Tag: Suspicious
This describes an email, event or other posting that is suspicious
Skype and Teams “Notification” Emails are Probably Fraudulent
Since so many people are now working from home, there have been persistent attempts to phish credentials from user of Skype (and other services, like Slack, Zoom, WebEx, or even just email) across the Internet. Since Berry uses Microsoft Office365,…
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information Security Precautions
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Information Security has received numerous reports about emails with the subject of “Berry College statement” and purporting to have information about your “annual bonus” and “head office correction”. These are fraudulent and the while the email claims the link open…
Information Security has received reports of phishing emails that try to convince the user they can no longer sign in to their email, and consequently cannot send or receive emails. An example is shown below. Note the poor spacing, grammar…
The newest ploy by phishers circulating the Internet now is a “keep your current password” scam. The email (full text below) claims that your account expires today!!! and if you “kindly” use the button below, you can continue to use…
Some users have received an email from a non-Berry email address that purports to be from President Briggs. The email describes an “ethical conduct program” that all employees must follow, details of which is contained in the attached document. The…
An email, which you may have been received from a fellow Berry student, purports to offer a “Job that will not affect you present employment or studies, fun and rewarding” which pays $300 weekly. This email is fraudulent and an…