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:
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 5:50 AM
Subject: Help Desk Portal
security alert
Protecting your account is a matter taking seriously.
Due to recent activities going on in your account we hereby suspend your account from sending and receiving of messages.
if you do not update your account in the next 18 hours you will loose access to your account totally.
Follow the account service link below:
https://owa.elht.nhs.uk/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=azYbHEajYExMqWysUBYRDazvNH9y7IdI3fntyM2uWYI2xKUoLTLTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwBlAGIAbQBhAGkAbABfADIAMAAxADYAYQB1AH
CLICK HERE TO LOGIN USING SECURE ENCRYPTION https://formcrafts.com/a/21284?preview=true
and automatically update your mailbox by filling out the requirements correctly.
Connected to Microsoft Exchange,
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