Security Alerts & Warnings

This page lists current warnings regarding suspicious email messages and other cybersecurity hazards at the University of Virginia.  For guidance on how to secure yourself against these hazards, be sure to visit our tip of the month.

Regarding Suspicious Email Alerts

Messages similar to the suspicious emails listed below may be related to phishing scams, schemes to commit identity theft, or other attempts to compromise users’ machines or personal information.

  • If you receive an email similar to any of the suspicious emails on this page, DO NOT respond—delete it immediately!
  • Do not click any links in the email, and do not “unsubscribe” or acknowledge the email in any way.
  • If you receive an email that appears “phishy” and are unsure if it’s legitimate, and it is not listed below, please report it to us by forwarding it to [email protected].

Security Alerts and Suspicious Items Currently Affecting UVA:

[Password] Sextortion Phishing

Posted:

From: Merola Blanch  
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:48 AM
To:  Josephine User  
Subject: dwl!pll  

[The following has been modified to make it more easily read.  Original message was one long run-on set of sentences and had special characters embedded.]

I'm aware, [password], is your password.

I need your complete attention for the next Twenty-four hrs, or I will certainly make sure you that you live out of guilt for the rest of your life.

Hi, you don't know me.  But I know everything regarding you.  Your entire facebook contact list, mobile phone contacts and all the online activity on your computer from previous 129 days.

Consisting of, your masturbation video footage, which brings me to the primary reason why I am writing this particular e-mail to you.

Verizon Vishing Scam

Posted:

From: Lecompte, Yzaak [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:13 AM
Subject: Missed +Call  {Verizon@Verizon+177-887-Telephone-USA.

New_Caller

Hi ,

Your Caller just left you a message find details below

Audio Note from : [+178-5678].Caller-ID

Audio Length: 0:48 sec   listen to note

Call Time: Tuesday, 23 March 2021 (GMT-10)

Reception Domain: Verizon Microsoft Call Service.

PLAY NOTE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD

In Service for Verizon Tele Service and Delivery 2021.

STUDENT WORK STUDY PAID PART TIME!

Posted:

From: Dr, Fedrich Frobrel
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 6:27 AM
To: REDACTED
Subject: STUDENT WORK STUDY PAID PART TIME!

Hello Student,

NOTICE!

Posted:

From: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu) [email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:08:33 AM
To: User, Typical S(tib)
Subject: NOTICE!

This mail is to notify the entire Students and staff of   University of Virginia, that we will be carrying out an E-mail validation exercise! Kindly   Click Here to complete the validation process.

Note: We will need you to confirm your identity, authentication requests will be sent to your mobile device.

*Send Me a Duo Push

*Call Me

*Enter a passcode

Make sure you Confirm failure to do so will result to total closure of your campus email account.

Help Desk.
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation, Upgrade Team.
Copyright © University of Virginia. All rights reserved.

Update Email Account

Posted:

rom: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu) [email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:14 AM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k)
Subject: Update Email Account

Dear Campus Community,

Due to the recent Phishing email that has been going around campus, some Student/Staff email accounts were compromised resulting in all University of Virginia account access being indefinitely revoked! You are required to use the link below to update self-service to have your account verified and reactivated

Follow this link: Click Here   to update your account.

UVA Help Desk!

Posted:

From: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu)
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 8:58 AM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: UVA Help Desk!

This message is from the Campus Information desk Office.

Dear Faculty, Staff & Students ,

You just made a request to terminate your University of Virginia email. We have created a ticket CS1170538 for you. If this was an accident or you have no knowledge about this, please   Click Here  ">https://vs0sgu.webwave.dev/?wwShowPage=49d10699c3ebc071964a39f4d3e3ab5de... to cancel immediately.

You will be contacted for verification PHONE CALL or DUO PUSH notification will be sent to your mobile device. Make sure you accept push requests or calls and press 1 within 48hrs failure to do so will result in total closure of your campus email account

Note: Failure to validate will result in total closure of your account for next semester.

Termination Request Made

Posted:

 

Your Password Will Expire!

Posted:

From: "Dermody, Sean Patrick (ahb8jx)"
Date: January 6, 2023 at 5:36:11 AM EST
To: "User, Ypical (mst3k)"
Subject: Your Password Will Expire!

Dear Student, Faculty & Staff,
You must update your password because your  University of Virginia Password will expire in 24hours if not updated follow the process below to keep your password active.

Instructions as follows:
1. Follow the link CLICK HERE
 2. Sign in with your UVA information
 3. Click submit

Note:  You will receive a Phone Call or Duo Push on your mobile device to confirm your Identity within 48hrs. Make sure you accept push requests or calls and press #  failure to do so will result in total closure of your campus email account.

Thank you.
UVA Technology Services.

Information Desk Office

Posted:

From: Lynch, Ava Kathleen (anq3tc)
Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2023 12:57 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k)
Subject: Information Desk Office

This message is from the Campus Information desk Office.

Dear Faculty, Staff & Students ,

You just made a request to terminate your University of Virginia email. We have created a ticket CS1170538 for you. If this was an accident or you have no knowledge about this, please  Click Here ">https://vs0sgu.webwave.dev/>  to cancel immediately!

You will be contacted for verification PHONE CALL or DUO PUSH notification will be sent to your mobile device. Make sure you accept push requests or calls and press 1 within 48hrs failure to do so will result in total closure of your campus email account

Note: Failure to validate will result in total closure of your account for next semester.

Holiday Remote Jobs (Apply Now)

Posted:

From: Parker, Jack R. (njk8bj)
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 8:28 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k)
Subject: Holiday Remote Jobs (Apply Now)

Season's greetings,
Happy Holidays Work as a REMOTE ASSISTANT from home this Christmas period and get paid! payment is $500 weekly all duties are strictly remote base interested applicants should   CLICK HERE   to sign up.

Best Regards,
Happy Christmas and New Year Advance.

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