Security Advisory: Phishing Attempt on Campus

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

The email appears to have come from a staff email, with the Subject Line: ACADIA UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER!!!!!

The Message indicates:

With reference to our present online transition program due to the COVID-19 Outbreak, ACADIA UNIVERSITY has been urged to transit from Office365 to Outlook web access (OWA) by this month of May to enable a strong database management and proper email distribution. In this light, you are advised to click on the link below and follow the instructions as directed.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...

Failure to follow the above enlisted instructions as given in the link will lead to a suspension and further deactivation of your Mailbox portal.

Regards,
©  ACADIA UNIVERSITY TRANSITION CENTER 2021.

ACTION:

  1. If you have responded to the request by replying to the email or clicking on the link, please
    1. Reset your Acadia password, and
    2. Report it directly to TS (https://hub.acadiau.ca/TDClient/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=188) or call the Service Desk at 902-585-4357.

CONTACT:
Acadia Technology Services
http://ts.acadiau.ca
Live Chat | 902-585-4357
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