Disclaimer: This news item was originally posted on Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016. Its content may no longer be timely or accurate.

ITS Update: Phishing attempt threatens to block messages 07.27.16

Posted: 13:28:07, Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016 Expiration: 13:28:07, Wednesday, Aug 3, 2016

The ITS Help Desk has received reports of a phishing message alerting you that "your e-mail account was LOGIN [sic] by Unknown IP address". You are instructed to CLICK LINK BELOW to validate and verify your account or "your account will be temporary [sic] block". This message appears to come from the UW-Platteville account of "Ross P. Doyle".

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 a message from "Ross P. Doyle", please DELETE it immediately.
If you receive such an email from any other sender, please REPORT IT to the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 immediately.
If you clicked on the link and logged in, CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY and contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400.

How can I tell the message a message is not legit?

We've mocked up real-life examples in the ITS Knowledge Base, including today's attempt.

Got questions? Contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.324.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu.

-- UW Platteville: Deb Meyer

Created: 13:30:59, Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016 (by Deb M.)
Updated: 13:30:59, Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016 (by Deb M.)