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: Wed 7/20/2016 1:31 PM
Subject: IT Help Desk: Outlook Web App Support
Dear .
Your Outlook Web App [MALICIOUS LINK REMOVED] has recently been subjected to security verification due to authentication failed by regular hack attempt of an incorrect User name that was entered in your account.
Let make sure it’s you, to keep your account secure we need to revalidate your account by verifying your Information on the file below to helps protect your account from unauthorized access.
Sign in [MALICIOUS LINK REMOVED]
IT Help Desk
Help Desk Supervisor and User Services Support
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