There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a benefits specialist offering a $3,500 end-of-year bonus. The email asks recipients to click a link leading to a fake benefits site where they’re prompted to enter login information.
Scams
11/9 spam & tech support scam alert: Adult themed email from .ru domains
The Cybersecurity Operations Center and Information Technology’s Office 365 email team have been tracking an increase in spam email messages promoting adult websites. Some of these messages include links to tech support scam webpages.
8/29 phishing alert! Subject: “School Job Offer”
Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker offers a a part-time, work-from-home job.
Email phishing alert: subject line “ATTENTION!!!”
Scammers recently sent a phony Office 365 login alert. Learn how to protect yourself!
Email phishing alert: Subject line “IT Desk Message Incident…”
Scammers recently sent a phony email quota message. Learn how to protect yourself.
3/17 phishing alert! Subject: “UNICEF Paid part-time job”
Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore. The email message advertises a part-time, work-from-home job.
Beware of Ukraine-themed phishing scams
Although there are no current credible Russian cybersecurity threats to U.S. universities, UW’s cybersecurity team is prepared to prevent cyberattacks. Do your part by identifying and reporting phishing scams related to Ukraine.
2/9 Email phishing alert: Subject line “IT Security Update”
Scammers recently sent a message that appears to be from the DoIT Help Desk, but was actually a forgery. Learn how to protect yourself.
1/28 Email phishing alert: Subject line “Debit Alert”
Scammers recently sent a message that appears to be from Chase Bank, but was actually a forgery. Learn how to protect yourself.
10/25 BEC Email phishing alert: scammers impersonate leadership
Scammers recently sent a Business Email Compromise message that appears to be from a campus leader’s personal Gmail account, but was actually a forgery. Learn how to protect yourself.