olemiss.eduMalicious, Fraudulent, & Phishing Messages
Malicious, fraudulent, and phishing emails recently known to be circulating among UM accounts are listed below. Please monitor this list for updates and use it as a reference to compare against messages you may receive. Report a message that isn't listed here if you suspect it is malicious, fraudulent, or phishing. See our Phishing Tips for information on how to identify fraudulent messages and decrease the risks of attacks.
Recently Reported Messages
Reported: August 19th, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Subject: Your account is hacked. Your data is stolen. Learn how to regain access.
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi,
I am a hacker, and I have successfully gained access to your operating system.
I also have full access to your account.
I've been watching you for a few months now.
The fact is that your computer has been infected with malware through an adult site that you visited.
If you are not familiar with this, I will explain.
Trojan Virus gives me full access and control over a computer or other device.
This means that I can see everything on your screen, turn on the camera and microphone, but you do not know about it.
I also have access to all your contacts and all your correspondence.
Why did your antivirus not detect malware?
Answer: The malware I used is driver-based, I update its signatures every 4 hours. Hence your antivirus is unable to detect its presence.
I made a video showing how you satisfy yourself in the left half of the screen, and the right half shows the video you were watching at the time.
With one mouse click, I can send this video to all your emails and contacts on your social networks.
I can also make public all your e-mail correspondence and chat history on the messengers that you use.
If you don't want this to happen, transfer $950 in Bitcoin equivalent to my Bitcoin address (if you do not know how to do this, just search "buy bitcoin" on Google).
My Bitcoin address (BTC Wallet) is: [REDACTED]
After confirming your payment, I will delete the video immediately, and that's it. You will never hear from me again.
I will give you 50 hours (more than 2 days) to pay. I will get a notice, when you open this email, and the timer will start.
Filing a complaint somewhere does not make sense because this email cannot be tracked like my Bitcoin address.
I never make any mistakes.
If I find that you have shared this message with someone else, the video will be immediately distributed.
Best regards!
Reported: August 10th, 2026 at 8:22 am
Subject: Celia Lara Martín shared "The University Of Mississippi General Update" with you
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Celia Lara Martín shared a file with you
Here's the document that Celia Lara Martín shared with you.
The University Of Mississippi General Update
This link only works for the direct recipients of this message.
Open
This email is generated through [REDACTED] use of Microsoft 365 and may contain content that is controlled by [REDACTED]
Reported: July 31st, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Subject: Item shared with you: "Employee_Misconduct_Report_Alleged_Sexual_Harassment "
Message:
Kimberly DeVries Executive Director EORC shared an item
Kimberly DeVries Executive Director EORC [REDACTED] has shared the following item:
Kimberly DeVries shared a file with you.
Employee_Misconduct_Report_Alleged_Sexual_Harassment
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Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
You have received this email because [REDACTED] shared a file or folder located in Google Drive with you.
Reported: July 27th, 2026 at 11:08 am
Subject: Document shared with you: "ACTION NEEDED: OLEMISS Month End Total Reward and Benefit Information"
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Bryce Drew Director of Human Resources shared a document
Bryce Drew Director of Human Resources [REDACTED] added you as an editor. Verify your email to securely make edits to this document. You will need to verify your email every 7 days. Learn more
Bryce Drew shared a file with you.
[https://portal.abnormalsecurity.com/e0dd560b101f536ec36878fbffc0a433.png]ACTION NEEDED: OLEMISS Month End Total Reward and Benefit Information
Open
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Reported: July 22nd, 2026 at 1:33 pm
Subject: quotes
Message:
Hey,
I saw you did business in Fort Worth, and figured I'd reach out.
Most trade businesses haven't compared their coverage in a while. Even if you're happy with your current coverage, a second opinion doesn't hurt.
Mind if I give you a ring at [REDACTED] to talk about quote prices?