Security - Example: Phishing Attempts 03.14.17

Examples of ways to identify a phishing attempt

How can I tell if a message is legit?

Be suspicious if any of these clues appear.

Part 1: The first message

Phish attempt message 03.14.17

Part 2: The second message that showed up later that day apparently from the same uwplatt account

Phishing attempt #2 03.14.17

Phishing attempt hover over URL

Part 3: The login page for both messages

Phish attempt login page 03.14.17

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