[ED-TECH] WARNING: phishing email specific to UM

I am forwarding this notice from UM Security.  They have identified a phishing attack that looks like it comes from UM security and is directed at people based upon their UM e-mail accounts.  Phishing is sending out an e-mail that looks like you need to take action, but if you do what it says you will really be providing some unauthorized person with your information.  To my knowledge opening the e-mail will not cause any problems for you, but YOU SHOULD NOT CLICK ON THE LINK AND SUBMIT ANY INFORMATION.

 

DISCLAIMER:  This message is only a warning.  It does not tell you to take any direct action, only to avoid taking possibly risky action.  Therefore I shouldn't get in trouble with anyone who managers your computers.  But, based on the assumption that anything is possible, let me reiterate my belief that you should not be managing your computer if there is someone else who has that responsibility.  Leave it up to the other person.

 

Bill Vilberg

305-284-3949 (work); 786-218-3052 (cell); 305-255-9138 (home)

 

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From: System Administrators [mailto:SYSTEM-ADMINS@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Seruya, Stewart
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 9:32 AM
To: SYSTEM-ADMINS@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: WARNING phishing email specific to UM

Please note there is a phishing attack being sent to University of Miami employees, a sample is being listed below.  This email was customized for UM, therefore it is very deceptive.  IT Security is trying its best to block the IP addresses that the link points to, but they’re constantly changing the target address making virtually impossible to block all.  Please let all your customers know this is not a real email and it’s to be ignored.

       
Thank you

Stewart Seruya

University of Miami

Information Technology

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Dear Valued Member,

According to our site policy you will have to confirm your account by the following link or else your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.

http://www.miami.edu/confirm.php?email=mary@miami.edu

Thank you for your attention to this question. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,Miami Security Department Assistant.

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