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: Information service
Our University, has been subjected to so many phishing attacks
in the past week and for this reason IT service has updated it’s spam filters
of all incoming mail servers. To enable the new spam filters in your mail box,
logout and re-login your account to replace the old spam filters of your account.
Logout
Your role as a member of the university community-
In contribution to more safety and security, forward all phishing mails to
IT department
IT service assistant
To view the terms under which this email is distributed, please go to:-
http://disclaimer.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/disclaimer/disclaimer.html
