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: Tue 8/23/2016 2:08 PM
Subject: Unusual Sign-in Activity
We noticed a login attempt to your BROCKU account from an unrecognized device on Monday, August 23, 2016.
As part of our Security Agreement we have place your account on “Limitation”.
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Please follow the link below to keep your BROCKU account safe:
Click to verify your account password <http://hardsystem.net/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/wpsecone/mailbox.brocku.ca.htm>
Thanks for taking these additional steps to keep your account safe.
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