From: Virginia -053100 kazash [at] gvsu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:36 PM
To: Typical User mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
Subject: Covid Test#56470
Importance: High
Attached copy of your test result.
Thanks.
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:
Posted:
Posted:
From: "John William Betts, III"
Date: November 13, 2021 at 1:05:15 PM EST
Subject: University Payroll Services invited you to view the files "Regarding 2021 payroll schedule "on Payroll Services.
University Payroll Services invited you to view the files "Regarding your 2021 payroll schedule "on Payroll Services.
View file
Enjoy!
University Payroll Services
Posted:
From: IT HelpDesk
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:58 PM
To: Typical User
Subject: virginia.edu Urgent Action Required!
Hi mst3k,
Due to new terms of our user agreement, we inform you that we made recent updates in our website to ensure safety while using our services. Follow the link below to update your mailbox and follow the steps to check your email.
Update Account
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Helpdesk Team
Posted:
From: IT Help Desk
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 3:00 PM
To: Recipients
Subject: Security alert
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 3:00 PM
To: Recipients
Subject: Security alert
Your virginia edu account will be De-activated shortly
To stop De-activation Click Here and Log In
IT Help Desk.
Posted:
More Zero-Day flaws in the Chrome web browser for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers
More zero-day flaws have been found in the Chrome web browser used on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers. The flaws (CVE-2021-37975 and CVE-2021-37976) are a high and medium severity flaw (respectively) on the CVSS vulnerability-rating scale. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system or obtain sensitive information.
Posted:
Text Message starting a Gift Card Scam
Multiple people at UVA have reported that they have received a text message that looks like this:
This is the beginning of a gift card scam!
Do NOT reply to this text message.
If you're concerned that it is legitimate request from your "" (e.g., your dean, department chair) then email or call that person using the contact information you already have.
Please report "smishing" (SMS phishing) to us by emailing [email protected]
Posted:
Many hundreds of email messages are coming in with this type of format:
From: Department Chair
Subject: Send me your available text number that I can reach you at
Date: September 25, 2021 at 2:40:33 PM EDT
To: typicaluser @ virginia.edumailto:typicaluser @ virginia.edu>
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Department Chair
Dean and professor
School of Scam Science
Even if they seem to come from your chair, department head or supervisor, they are a scam - DELETE them.
Your supervisor does not need to ask for your cell phone number, nor do they need you to buy gift cards for them - the latter violates UVA policy.
Posted:
Subject: Document shared with you: "EVALUATION.DOC.XX.docx"
Resent-From: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:18:27 +0000
From: Christina Grieco (via Google Docs)
Reply-To: Christina Grieco
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
CC:
christina.grieco [at] bedford.k12.va.us
mailto:christina.grieco [at] bedford.k12.va.us> shared a document
Unknown profile photo
christina.grieco [at] bedford.k12.va.us
mailto:christina.grieco [at] bedford.k12.va.us> added you as a viewer.
Verify your email to securely view this document. You will need to
verify your email every 7 days. Learn more
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FWD:Jennifer L. West shared a file request using one drive.
EVALUATION.DOC.XX.docx
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NOTE: Similar "order confirmation" phishing messages are VERY common - just delete it if it looks unfamiliar.
From: PayPal@Team
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:55 PM
To: User, Typical S
Subject: Your Order Confirmation
[X]
Dear Member,
You sent an automatic payment to ExpressVPN. Here are the details.
Automatic Payment Details:
Automatic payment number: K-9D3NB62
Amount to be paid each time: $229.99 USD
Billing Cycle: Quarterly
Payment Start: 22 Sep 2021
Next payment Due: 21 Dec 2021
Next Payment Amount: $229.99 USD
Posted:
From: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Date: Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:21 AM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: mst3k [at] virginia.edu Email Account Password Update
Secure Messaging
Notification
virginia.edu
Dear mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Kindly inform your password to mst3k [at] virginia.edu expires today.
Please kindly use the below button to continue with the same password.
Proceed To Keep Same Password
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