The email below is an example of a Phishing Attempt that was received by users on campus. If you’ve received this email, do not click on any of the contained links and delete it from your inbox.

Please note that Brock will never send emails asking for your personal information.

If you identify an email you think is a phishing attack, or you are concerned you may have fallen victim, contact the service desk at x4357 or email us at itsecurity@brocku.ca

Phishing Email: 

From: ITS Helpdesk

Subject: Important Message from ITS

Dear OWA User

We received your request at 8.19AM March 28th 2016 to delete your OWA Mailbox permanently. Please reconfirm your request by choosing either of the two options below. If you fail to click on Option1 we will have no other choice than to delete your OWA Mailbox permanently.

1. Click here to continue using our service (log in your details)

2. Click here to discontinue using our service.

Note : Please DO NOT change your Password after the verification so we can Update your BrockU OWA Mailbox.

Yours Sincerely,

BrockU Helpdesk