Latest Phishing Scams
List below are the latest phishing scams that have been acted upon by Information Security. Think you’ve received a phishing email? Don’t click it, report it.
Email Scam (Nov 02, 2021): “Timothy F. Stephenson shared ‘Evaluation.COVID19.Status’ with you.”
From: Timothy F. Stephenson <no-reply@sharepointonline.com> Subject: "Timothy F. Stephenson shared 'Evaluation.COVID19.Status' with you." Date: November 1st, 9:00PM Content is an image that includes the comment: FWD: President Paul Alivisators has shared a file...
Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week
Cybersecurity is a dynamic and rapidly growing field, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a huge push being undertaken by both business and education sectors to attract individuals toward a degree and career in cyber. Whether...
Email Scam (Oct 14, 2021): “DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney) Shared A Confidential Document With You”
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:12:15 +0000 Subject: DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney) Shared A Confidential Document With You From: "DEIRDRE HARRINGTON (States Attorney)" <deirdre.harrington@cookcountyil.gov> Please review attached, Ensure that you have read the...
Protecting Yourself Against Ransomware Attacks
In week 1 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we focused on educating you on the different types of phishing attacks we have seen and that many have reported receiving in the UChicago community. The most important element in a successful phishing attack is the human...
Email Scam (July 4, 2021): “Additional Claim”
From: Peters, Ariel M (HSC) <Ariel-Peters@ouhsc.edu> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2021 4:02 PM Subject: Additional Claim IDES Process your additional $1400 weekly claim without delay, please provide accurate and complete information on your Unemployment Claim (Regular...
Email Scam (June 30, 2021): “Account Verification”
From: The University of Chicago <accesschael3@virginmedia.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 3:36 PM Subject: Account Verification Dear UChicago User, Your University of Chicago account is due for upgrade. Kindly upgrade immediately to avoid account suspension...
Email Scam (June 19, 2021): “HIRING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS”
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:59:13 -0500 Subject: HIRING RESEARCH ASSISTANTS From: "ON-CAMPUS JOBS" <crystalkate000@gmail.com> Due to the Pandemic ,the University of Chicago Information Technology and Support Center is currently hiring students to work remotely as...
Email Scam (Jun 21st 2021): “Information technology service.”
From: Morgan Poteet <mpoteet@mta.ca> Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 6:53 AM Subject: Information technology service. Your university account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation of the concerned account holder....
Email Scam (Jun 21 2021): “Submit timesheet immediately”
From: Adams, Ayrenne <Ayrenne.Adams@nychhc.org> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 7:25 AM Subject: Submit timesheet immediately. Hello, Your work schedules is needed as we are reviewing your profile. Please submit your etimesheets for the last pay period below....
Email Scam (June 11th 2021): “IMPORTANT: A message From University of Chicago”
From: "Esselburn,Anne" <Anne.Esselburn@fwcs.k12.in.us> Subject: IMPORTANT: A message From University of Chicago Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:01:47 +0000 Dear Employee, You Have A New Message from UChicago Employee Portal. Click here to...