Information Security
SPAM Alert: Monday, June 4th 2012
More and more SPAM is coming through from legitimate companies. Please pay close attention to these in case you do order something from these companies. They do look like legitimate confirmation messages but if you haven’t purchased anything you should delete them. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: {Spam?} Your Amazon.com order receipt. <– Already marked as SPAM Date:…
Read MorePhishing Attempt: Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Below is another phishing attempt. I have bolded some areas that should bring up red flags when deciding if the email is legit. Also, please remember that SJU TI will not ask for a password via email. __________________________________________________________________________________________ From: Rich, Ruth A. [mailto:R.Rich@nortonhealthcare.org] <– NOT an SJU email address Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 9:09…
Read MorePhishing Attempt – Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Another attempt to get usernames and passwords. Bolded below are red flags to identify this as a phishing attempt. Please remember that the SJU Helpdesk will not ask for a password via email. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ From: Tracy Shippam [mailto:ShippaT@cpwplc.com] <– NOT an SJU employee or standard sending email for SJU Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:16…
Read MoreSPAM Email: Monday, April 16th, 2012
Another SPAM email was sent to many users of the SJU community. See below the bolded notations indicating this DID NOT come from SJU. Please remember, SJU OIT will not ask for a password via email. __________________________________________________________________________________________ From: B-MELA – DIREZIONE [mailto:b-mela.direzione@beniculturali.it] <– NOT an SJU email address Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:24 AM…
Read MoreSPAM Emails addressed to groups of SJU users
Recently there have been several SPAM emails sent to small groups of SJU users that have been causing concern to those users and the rest of the community. They are being sent as if a customer is being given confirmation of a transaction with the company when in fact, those the email is addressed to…
Read MorePhishing Attempt: Wednesday, April 4th
___________________________________________________________________ From: Webmaster Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 02:25:43 -0700 (PDT) To: ReplyTo: w.office@consultant.com Subject: This is to inform all our mail user that your mail box has exceed its size Dear Account User, This message is from the Email-technical crew.This is to inform all our mail user that your mail box has exceed its…
Read MoreSPAM Email: April 2, 2012
US Airways You should check in from 24 hours and up to 60 minutes before your flight (2 hours if you’re flying abroad). After that, all you need to do is print your boarding pass and go to the gate. Confirmation code: 492921 Check-in online: Online reservation details Flight 4679 Departure city and time Washington,…
Read MorePhishing Attempt: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Yet another phishing attempt _________________________________________________________________________________ From: Anthony Morven Gould [mailto:Anthony.Gould@rlt.ulaval.ca] <– NOT an sju email address Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 5:20 PM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: System Administrator <– NOT the standard subject line Your Mailbox Is Almost Full “LINK REMOVED” Update Your Mail Box And Increase Your Account. Thanks System Administrator. <– Not…
Read MorePhishing Attempt: March 15th, 2012
From: Walker, Robin [mailto:Robin.Walker@hcps.org] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:05 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: Saint Joseph’s University C All services, including Internet, Email, and Blackboard will upgrade within 48hours. LINK REMOVED Thank you for your patience as we update our systems. Technical Support Team Saint Joseph’s University.
Read MorePhishing Attempt: Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Another phishing attempt this morning. _________________________________________________________________________________ From: “Hatem, Mervat F.” Date: March 10, 2012 5:19:42 PM EST To: Undisclosed recipients:; Subject: Final Last Warning Reply-To: Final Last Warning Your mailbox has exceeded one or more size limits set by the administrator. You can not send or receive new mail until size of your mail box…
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