Disclaimer: This news item was originally posted on Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016. Its content may no longer be timely or accurate.
ITS Update: Phishing attempt spoofs Office 365
Posted: 09:07:07, Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016 Expiration: 09:07:07, Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016
The ITS Help Desk has received reports of a phishing message warning you of an email error that could lead to suspension of your account. You are then instructed to click a link that takes you to a fake Office 365 login page.
Pioneers should remember that ITS will NEVER ask for your password in an email - or through a link from an email. Never, ever. SERIOUSLY.
- If you receive such an email, please DELETE immediately.
- If you clicked on the link and logged in, CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY.
How can I tell this message is not legitimate?
| Tips | Message |
| General greeting, no punctuation Grammatical error, missing word Grammatical errors, missing words Missing punctuation; hovering cursor over link shows non-Microsoft URL NOT the proper name of the ITS Help Desk NOT signed by an ITS staff member |
Dear User Your email has encountered error on our internal server. We urge you resolve this as soon as possible to avoid email account suspension. Click here to resolve now Support Team University of Wisconsin-Platteville |
If you have questions about this attempt or any suspicious email, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu.
-- UW Platteville: Deb Meyer
Created: 15:47:07, Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016 (by Deb M.)
Updated: 09:55:43, Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016 (by Deb M.)