Security Advisory: Phishing Attempt on Campus

There are reports of a phishing email that has been sent to many members of the campus community.  This is a phishing attempt.

The email appears to have come from a student email, with the Subject Line: Attention,

The Message indicates:

Due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus across the country, we have decided to offer a Work From Home Online Job with a pay of $500 weekly, kindly click reply and send us your direct cell number and alternative email to (cynthiaamburguay@protonmail.com), so we know how to reach you.

This is very important, so please complete this as soon as possible.

Sincerely

There is no yellow banner as it is likely from a compromised account.  

ACTION:

  1. If you have responded to the request, please report it directly to TS (https://hub.acadiau.ca/TDClient/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=188) or call the Service Desk at 902-585-4357.
  2. Report the email using the Phish Alert Button.  This reports it to Technology Services.

SUPPORT:
All maintenance and Service Advisories are posted in several locations:  Twitter or Facebook or the TS website.  All scheduled work is placed on the Maintenance Calendar.  
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For an overview on Technology Services Support Protocols, please see: https://hub.acadiau.ca/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=924

CONTACT:
Acadia Technology Services
http://ts.acadiau.ca
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