Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: Help Desk

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: 
Subject: RE: HelpDesk
Dear User,
Your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit, which is 10 GB
as indicated by the administrator, is currently running on 10.9GB, may
not be able to send or receive new messages until
when you re-validate your mailbox.
Click here to re-validate
Thanks
Admin Help Desk.

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Categories: Cyber Security