Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: library account

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: Mon 7/1/2016 09:07 AM
Subject: 
IT Help Desk: library account

Dear User,
Your library account has expired, therefore
you must reactivate it immediately or it will be closed
automatically. If you intend to use this service in the future,
you must take action at once! To reactivate your account, simply visit the
following page and login with your library account.
Login Page:
http://library.brocku.ca/reactivation/login.html
Best regards,
Brock University
library
ITS Project Services
Phone: 905-688-5550
Email: library@brocku.ca

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Categories: Cyber Security