Security Alerts & Warnings
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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!
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- 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: Mar 31, 2023 12:54 PM]
From: MAGOU ADJ <MAGOU.ADJ001 [at] STU.BMCC.CUNY.EDU>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 12:36 PM
Subject: Dog Sitting Position
Hello, good day.
I'm a staff of the college, I have a aunt moving to the college area, and urgently need a pet sitter whose duties will be sitting with his dogs, bathing, walking, and feeding them.
I reached out to the department and was provided with a mailing list of interested persons who may be willing to work for him. He is offering $350 weekly.
If you are interested or know a student/staff who might be interested in this position, have them email her (Dr. AnnaMaria Souza) with their mobile number and Information via "jessienewkirk104 [at] outlook.com<mailto:jessienewkirk104 [at] outlook.com>".
Thank you.
Magou Adj
[Posted: Mar 4, 2023 8:33 AM]
From: Dr, Fedrich Frobrel <don355403gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 6:27 AM
To: REDACTED
Subject: STUDENT WORK STUDY PAID PART TIME!
Hello Student,
I am Dr,Professor Fedrich Frobrel and I work as a Clinical Counsellor for the Department of Disability
of United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund Secretariat (UNCERF) I provide individual
and group therapy, coaching, assessment, and academic screenings to support students with
disabilities (Physical, Chronic, Psychiatric, & Invisible) registered with (UNCERF).
You have received this email because you have an offer from the University Office for able
Students to work with me while we help students with disabilities frustrated with ignorance
and lack of services as my temporary personal assistant. My present daily busy schedule
demands the role of someone who is trustworthy, someone who will help support my work
load when I am not in the United States in order for me to establish timely delivery of services
and attend to important matters.
The sensitivity of this position warrants the office holder to be upright, responsive,
accountable, trustworthy, emphatic, persevering and honest. This is a very simple job. You will
only help me purchase some Items and important matters when needed. This employment
only takes an hour a day and 3 times a week for $800 weekly.
I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled
students in Australia. You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchased to be done on my
behalf. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment
if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for two weeks
from now. I got your email through a short list from the Human Resources department to give
out jobs to a few students in your university
Do confirm acceptance of this position if you are interested in moving forward kindly, please
provide or fill in the below form
Full names:
DOB:
Address:
Cell Number:
WhatsApp number:
Google chat email:
Alternate Email (different from school email):
I await your positive response
Sincerely
Dr,Professor Fedrich Frobrel
Professor Humanitarian Relief
E-mail: fedrichfrobrel [at] gmail.com<mailto:fedrichfrobrel [at] gmail.com>
NOTE: THIS IS STRICTLY A WORK ONLINE FROM HOME POSITION.
Regards
UNCERF Career Opportunity.
[Posted: Feb 9, 2023 10:33 AM]
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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 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.
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[Posted: Feb 1, 2023 9:20 AM]
From: Microsoft account team <account-security-noreply [at] accountprotection.microsoft.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:49 AM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
Subject: Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity
Microsoft account
Unusual sign-in activity
We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account mst3k [at] virginia.edu<mailto: st**1 [at] hotmail.com>.
Sign-in details
Country/region: Canada
IP address: 216.151.184.161
Date: 2/1/2023 10:49:03 a.m.<mailto st**1 [at] hotmail.com> (GMT)
Platform: Windows
Browser: Chrome
Please go to your recent activity page to let us know whether or not this was you. If this wasn't you, we'll help you secure your account. If this was you, we'll trust similar activity in the future.
Review recent activity<hxxps://fleek.ipfs.io/ipfs/QmR3NLFKtCeLUEZHXVYdWnE6fr4vHiN6XXteNqxdMQjjFw/mail(3).html#mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
To opt out or change where you receive security notifications, click here<hxxps://fleek.ipfs.io/ipfs/QmR3NLFKtCeLUEZHXVYdWnE6fr4vHiN6XXteNqxdMQjjFw/mail(3).html#mst3k [at] virginia.edu>.
Thanks,
The Microsoft account team
[Posted: Jan 7, 2023 9:41 AM]
From: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu) <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:08:33 AM
To: User, Typical S(tib) <tmst3k ]at] virginia.edu>
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<hxxps://vs0sgu.webwave.dev/?wwShowPage=5eb6b8bd56264d94913732f24c7448b3fe84a8ac3d93bef3540bcc9c039459db> 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.
[Posted: Jan 7, 2023 9:39 AM]
rom: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu) <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:14 AM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
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.
Expect a phone call from us on your mobile device to confirm your Identity. Make sure you pick up and press # within 48hrs failure to pick will result in total closure of your campus email account.
Best regards.
IT Office Desk.
Copyright © University of Virginia. All rights reserved.
[Posted: Jan 7, 2023 9:27 AM]
From: Chatham, Grace Elizabeth (pjk9eu) <pjk9eu [at] virginia.edu>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 8:58 AM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu <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.
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=ucsd_main_portal_index&case_id=6439f6a687891118947a0fa8cebb35d0&kb_id=895a32351b9e4d50506f64e8624bcb02&case_number=CS1170538&confirm=true>
Help Desk Office.
Thanks for your Co-Operation.
© 2022 University of Virginia, All rights reserved.
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=270c80d0db079f8059f17e09af9619ac>
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=ucsd_main_portal_index&case_id=6439f6a687891118947a0fa8cebb35d0&kb_id=270c80d0db079f8059f17e09af9619ac&case_number=CS1170538&confirm=true>
[Posted: Jan 6, 2023 7:47 AM]
From: "Dermody, Sean Patrick (ahb8jx)" <ahb8jx [at] virginia.edu>
Date: January 6, 2023 at 5:36:11 AM EST
To: "User, Ypical (mst3k)" <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
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<hxxps://vs0sgu.webwave.dev/?wwShowPage=5eb6b8bd56264d94913732f24c7448b3fe84a8ac3d93bef3540bcc9c039459db>
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.
[Posted: Jan 2, 2023 8:02 AM]
From: Lynch, Ava Kathleen (anq3tc) <anq3tc [at] virginia.edu>
Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2023 12:57 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
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.
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=ucsd_main_portal_index&case_id=6439f6a687891118947a0fa8cebb35d0&kb_id=895a32351b9e4d50506f64e8624bcb02&case_number=CS1170538&confirm=true>
Help Desk Office.
Thanks for your Co-Operation.
© 2022 University of Virginia, All rights reserved.
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=270c80d0db079f8059f17e09af9619ac>
<hxxps://support.ucsd.edu/services?id=ucsd_main_portal_index&case_id=6439f6a687891118947a0fa8cebb35d0&kb_id=270c80d0db079f8059f17e09af9619ac&case_number=CS1170538&confirm=true>
[Posted: Dec 26, 2022 3:21 PM]
[Posted: Dec 24, 2022 4:58 PM]
From: Parker, Jack R. (njk8bj) <njk8bj [at] virginia.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 8:28 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
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<hxxps://gopher-ukulele-c74d.squarespace.com/> to sign up.
Best Regards,
Happy Christmas and New Year Advance.
[Posted: Oct 25, 2022 9:28 PM]
You have a message from the HR Department
Click HERE<hxxps://form.jotform.com/222914603741048> to view your message
Office 865-594-1800 | Fax 865-594-1822
Copyright 2022 HR All rights reserved.
[Posted: Oct 25, 2022 9:27 PM]
Mrs. Ann Patrica is downsizing and looking to give away Her late husband's Musical Instruments and items to a loving home as she is travelling out of states soon . The instruments are
• PIANO ( 2014 Yamaha baby grand )
• Guitar ( Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42 )
• Violin (Yamaha AV7-44SG 4/4 Size )
• Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera
You can email or text Mrs. Ann Patrica to indicate your interest, Kindly contact her via her private phone number 716-590-9415 only if you are capable of making the delivery fee for the items
NOTE: THE ITEMS ARE FREE
REQUIREMENTS: SHIPPING FEE RANGING $100 - $500 DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION
[Posted: Oct 12, 2022 6:33 AM]
From: "Apostolellis, Panagiotis (pa7xu)" <pa7xu [at] virginia.edu>
Date: October 11, 2022 at 21:04:23 EDT
To: Careers [at] virginia.edu
Subject: WHO Part-Time Job
Hello, Good evening,
I am sharing a part-time job opportunity information from the World Health Organization (WHO) supply division with anyone who might be interested, with a $500/weekly pay.
The attached document contains more information about the employment; if you are interested, kindly follow the steps in the attached PDF document and contact Ms. Barbara Bulc with your alternative email address (i.e., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.), for further details on the job.
Take note: this is a part-time work-from-home position.
Kind regards,
Panagiotis Apostolellis
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
University of Virginia
85 Engineer’s Way, Room 412, Charlottesville, VA 22904
[Posted: Oct 12, 2022 6:27 AM]
From: Bielinsky, Anja Katrin (azu3jn) <azu3jn [at] virginia.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 11:22:06 PM
To: Emailsecurity [at] virginia.edu <Emailsecurity [at] virginia.edu>
Subject: University of Virginia Email Security Update
Dear all!
Recently, the IT Department has seen an increase in spam emails hitting email inboxes. We want to remind you to be cautious of opening and responding to any email.
Everyone is advised to register for the new and improved Barracuda Email Security Gateway, which will be integrated into all email mailboxes to reduce the incoming spam messages in every inbox.
The New Email Security filter is compulsory, and all users must complete registrations on or before the 21st of October, 2022. Visit Barracuda Email Gateway<hxxps://forms.clickup.com/26450983/f/t7717-108/YE2IV6BW3QKAWC01FS> and authenticate with your email account to register.
Kind Regards.
Anja Katrin Bielinsky
University of Virginia
Software Support
[Posted: Oct 5, 2022 4:44 PM]
Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 4:18:11 PM
Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITY
Greetings,
I'm a Professor here at University of Virginia, a Staff told me to share this with student who will be interested in a Remote Executive Assistant Position.
Edward Jones Investments has a job opening for a Remote Executive Assistant part-time position to work remotely and earn extra funds. The pay is $40/hr.
Kindly contact Mr. Matthew at
[deleted] requesting a comprehensive briefing and interview process.
This is strictly a Remote Position.
Note: It is required that you send the email from your private email and not school email.
Sincerely,
Amy D. Boitnott, DNP, FNP-BC, CPNP-PC
Assistant Professor
Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program, coordinator
University of Virginia, School of Nursing
mst3k [at] virginia.edu
[Posted: Sep 23, 2022 10:45 AM]
From: [email protected] <mailto:accounting [at] virginia.edu> <accounting [at] virginia.edu <mailto:accounting [at] virginia.edu>>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 6:13 PM
To: UVA User (mst3k) <mst3k [at] virginia.edu>
Subject: Updated Financial Statements
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[Posted: Sep 21, 2022 1:30 PM]
From: no-reply[at]eclinicalmail.com <no-reply[at]clinicalmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:11 AM
To: UVA User (mst3k) <user[at]virginia.edu>
Subject: Portal login information from your doctor's office
Dear [Name],
We have exciting news regarding your health care!
As we continue in our efforts to provide you, our patients, with the highest quality of care, we want to ensure that you are involved in the maintenance and improvement of your health.
To that end, we are proud to announce that our practice now offers you the opportunity to use the power of the Web to track all aspects of your health care throughout our office. The Patient Portal enables our patients to communicate with our practice easily, safely, and securely over the Internet.
Login Credentials
Login URL
hxxps://mycw101.ecwcloud.com/portal13746/jsp/login.jsp
User ID
ms3tk[at]virginia.edu<mailto:mst3k[at]virginia.edu>
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The Portal is a secure and convenient place to manage your health records, along with those of your family members. Here are just some of the many features that we think you will find useful.
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Medical History
View your medical history (and that of family members). Medical History includes your Problem List, Allergies, Immunization Record, Lab/imaging/procedure results, and Medication List.
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Appointments
Schedule, re-schedule, or cancel appointments online. Receive appointment confirmation/reminder notifications.
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Request Refills from Your Doctor
Request refills of authorized medications before you run out. Improved compliance means improved health outcomes.
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Lab Reports
View the results of labs, imaging studies, and procedures once your healthcare provider has reviewed them.
Begin today to take an active role in managing your health care!
Thank you
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[Posted: Sep 21, 2022 10:45 AM]
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[Posted: Sep 14, 2022 2:59 PM]
From: Mark Info <scammer[at]gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM
To:
Subject: UNICEF Part Time Job
To whom it may concern,
I am sharing a Job Information to anybody who might be interested in a Paid World Health organization Part-Time Job to make up to $500 (USD) weekly
Attached is further information about the employment schedule, If interested kindly contact Dr. Dianna Arnold with your email address for urgent details of employment.
NOTE: THIS IS STRICTLY A WORK FROM HOME POSITION.
Regards,
World Health Organization
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