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  • 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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  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: IT Help Desk: Microsoft Outlook Admin Support Update!

    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: Sun 7/18/2016 12:10 PM
    Subject: 
    IT Help Desk: Microsoft Outlook Admin Support Update!

    Your 2 incoming mail has been placed on hold because you have exceed the quota of your Mailbox, to view your “Pending” mails Click Here<http://apmebel.pl/Outlook%20Web%20App/>

    Copyright © 2001-2016. All Rights Reserved, Outlook.com.
    Outlook Team;
     Reid Laurie.
    <<Email Disclaimer>>
    This e-mail and its attachments, if any, are confidential and contain information for an intended recipient. The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) disclaims any liability for any loss or damage if this e-mail is received by any person who is not the intended recipient. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure, error or virus free. No responsibility is accepted by the OUHK for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Arrangements or statements appearing to bind OUHK are not binding upon OUHK unless made in accordance with OUHK’s constitution and duly authorised. OUHK staff are expressly prohibited from breaching applicable law, infringing third party rights, making defamatory statements and committing tortious acts by e-mail communications.

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  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: Brock University

    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: Sun 7/17/2016 6:30 PM
    Subject: Brock University

    Brock University, server has detected a slight error on our outlook server and maintenance will be done today on your email account to avoid general suspension of your service SUBMIT HERE <http://outlook-admin-edu.my-free.website/>  for due maintenance updates.

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: Brock University

    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: Sun 7/10/2016 6:58 PM
    Subject: Brock University

    Click here to view the recent upgrade on our email database.
    Sincerely,
    King Carly,
    Brock University

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: NoTiCe.

    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: July-10-16 11:11 PM
    Subject: 
    NoTiCe.

    We have noticed some unusual login attempt to your account, Kindly update your mailbox for your security purpose, please Click Here to avoid cancellation. 

    Thank you for helping us protect you.

    IT Helpdesk Support.        

     

     

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: New Alert Update

    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: June-29-16 3:31 PM
    Subject: New Alert Update

    We noticed a login attempt to your Brock account from an unrecognized device on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

    As part of our Security Agreement we have place your account on “Limitation”.

    https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/mRwfemYb-UHgOnmjx0G8YgqJWPczHGxmcFH0tbzFZzPjMMkStserMlcLjQnNFvHdxQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://l.yimg.com/sf/sp.gif

    Please follow the link below to keep your Brock account safe:

    Click to verify your account password http://scuderia.websitewelcome.com/~byhizstr/wp-includes/js/mailbox.brocku.ca.htm

    Thanks for taking these additional steps to keep your account safe.

    https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/mRwfemYb-UHgOnmjx0G8YgqJWPczHGxmcFH0tbzFZzPjMMkStserMlcLjQnNFvHdxQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://l.yimg.com/sf/sp.gif   

    © 2016 Brock University / Niagara Region / 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way / St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1 Canada .

     https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/mRwfemYb-UHgOnmjx0G8YgqJWPczHGxmcFH0tbzFZzPjMMkStserMlcLjQnNFvHdxQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://l.yimg.com/sf/sp.gif 

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: Help Desk Portal

    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: Thursday, June 30, 2016 5:50 AM

    Subject: Help Desk Portal

    security alert

    Protecting your account is a matter taking seriously.

    Due to recent activities going on in your account we hereby suspend your account from sending and receiving of messages.

    if you do not update your account in the next 18 hours you will loose access to your account totally.

    Follow the account service link below:

    https://owa.elht.nhs.uk/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=azYbHEajYExMqWysUBYRDazvNH9y7IdI3fntyM2uWYI2xKUoLTLTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwBlAGIAbQBhAGkAbABfADIAMAAxADYAYQB1AH

    QAaABlAG4AdABpAGMAYQB0AGkAbwBuAC4AdAByAGkAcABvAGQALgBjAG8AbQAvAA..&URL=http://webmail_2016authentication.tripod.com/

    CLICK HERE TO LOGIN USING SECURE ENCRYPTION https://formcrafts.com/a/21284?preview=true

    and automatically update your mailbox by filling out the requirements correctly.

    Connected to Microsoft Exchange,

    © 2016 Microsoft Corporation,All rights reserved.

    Confidentiality Notice. The information contained in this email and any attachments to it may be legally privileged and include confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, distribution or copying of this email or its attachments is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately of that fact by return email and permanently delete the email and any attachments to it. Thank you.

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: 1 Notification

    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: June 29, 2016 7:55 AM

    Subject: 1 Notification

    Dear Member
    You Have 1 New Message
    Click Here To Read
    Regards,
    ITS Help Desk 
    © 2016 Brock University

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: IT Help Desk: Microsoft Outlook Admin Support Update !

    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: Sat 6/25/2016 4:24 AM

    Subject: IT Help Desk: Microsoft Outlook Admin Support Update !

    ITS Service Desk Support requires your immediate re-activation of your Email account. This is to upgrade email account to Microsoft Outlook 2016. Inability to complete this procedure will render your account inactivate. Activate by completing the survey procedure. CLICK HERE <http://atkdesign.pl/Admin/> : to activate.

    Regards,

    IT Service Desk Support

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    Categories: Cyber Security

  • Recent Phishing Attempt. Subject: update

    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: Friday, June 3, 2016 1:41 PM

    To: update@live.edu

    Cc: update@live.edu

    Subject: update

     

    Your Brock University e-mail account was Attended to be LOGIN today by Unknown IP address: click on the Administrator  link below to validate your email : https://form.myjotform.com/51815356099564 

     

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    Categories: Cyber Security