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:

From: Mail Administrator
Date: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 4:02 AM
To: Typical User
Subject: Action Requested: Mail Box Full

Dear mst3k [at] virginia.edu,
Your message mailbox is almost full.
5969MegaBitz

6000MegaBitz
Current size

Maximum size

Your mailbox might be closed or unavailable. Kindly activate to update your mailbox storage.

No further action is necessary, this is just a notification for your account safety, just follow the
above link and sign back in to increase storage limit and continue your usage.

Admin Team

Posted:

Dear User,

Please reduce your mailbox size. Delete any items you don't need from your mailbox and empty your Deleted Items folder.
Go here- hxxps://Mail.virginia.edu/settings/storage/ Click on storage and manage your mailbox storage capacity.
Thanks,
Mail System Administrator

This notification was sent to [email protected]; Don't want occasional updates about subscription preferences and friendly

Posted:

From: Joihn freya7291hug [at] gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:19 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) rmst3k [at} virginia.edu>
Subject: Your Order # 4492746AR3926810###

 

Norton

Thank you for subscribing to Norton

Your order number NT75838920418 for 389.99 USD is now completed. 
We have processed this order as per your direct debit standing instructions.

Your subscription is activated on June 03, 2021 and it will be auto-renewed on June 02, 2022 for 389.99 USD/year + applicable tax.
If you have any questions about your purchase kindly get in touch with our team at +1 (xxx) 578-1724.

Kindly refer your order details below:

Order Number NT74883920418
Amount: 389.99 USD
Norton 360 Life-Lock Plus
One year protection for 5 devices and 500GB backup storage

Posted:

From: virginia.edu [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 11:38 PM
To: [email protected]>
Subject: Rerminder!!! Your virginia.edu Mailbox Is Low. Suspension In Progress!

Dear user
We have suspended email processing on your virginia.edu mailbox because of it's low storage capacity.
Some messages were not delivered due to this verification process for
User Account: [email protected]

You've got 0.65GB remaining
49.35GB 50GB

Please ensure to upgrade your mailbox before 30th May, 2021 in order to avoid further interruption and mailbox from being closed.
Kindly Click Here[email protected]> to upgrade and receive additional 15GB for FREE!

Thank you for using our service!

virginia.edu Adminstrator!
© 2021 All rights reserved

Posted:

From: Driver's Licenses Department
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 3:32 PM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: Security Devision Invitation

[Illinois Secretary of State Announces DMV Extentions – Illinois News Now]

Hi,

DMV issues secure identity documents, deliver essential motor vehicle and driver related services, and administers motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers.

You have one or more documents that need your attention immediately.

       CLICK HERE TO VIEW DOCUMENTS

Be sure to follow all instructions included in each document when responding. If you do not respond on time, we will put a restriction on your driver licence..

DMV Customer Support Service

Posted:

From: virginia.edu
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 5:39 PM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: Mailbox Notification

Mailbox Notification

Hi haynes,

Kindly authenticate all terms and agreement your boxmail [email protected]
For security reasons this link will expire in 48 hours

Update mailbox

[ virginia.edu ]

 

(c) 2021 All rights reserved

Posted:

From: University of Virginia
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2021 9:07 AM
To: Recipients
Subject: 1 Impοrtant pending message

Hello,

Yου have 1 Important pending message from IT Service Desk.

Viewwww.cliffordlaw.com/htaccess/Virginia/shibidp.its.virginia.html> *www.cliffordlaw.com/htaccess/Virginia/shibidp.its.virginia.html>

Thank You.

*To learn how alerts like this one help you to protect your webmail, visit School Help Center.

Posted:

 

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Adobe announced multiple vulnerabilities in many Adobe products, including Acrobat and Acrobat reader for Windows and Macintosh computers

The disclosed vulnerabilities, including the flaw CVE-2021-21550, could allow for arbitrary code execution.  Adobe says the zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-28550) “has been exploited in the wild in limited attacks targeting Adobe Reader users on Windows.”  There are currently no reports of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the "wild" at the time this was posted.   

Adobe released a patch of 43 fixes for 12 of its products and recommends this patch be applied immediately.   

Posted:

From: Domain Webportal Alert
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 7:09 AM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: Email Removal Notification!

Dear mcdonnell,

Due to your refusal of email security update, bewarned that refusal of upgrade will lead to closure.

Removal will take place if not updated or upgraded will take place in exactly 24 hours from now 5/10/2021 4:09:52 a.m.

We highly recommend that you do any of the following and protect your email [email protected] and increase email the security.

Upgrade Email

Cancel Removal

virginia.edu Webmail Support

Posted:

From: Brenton
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:59 AM
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Subject: #In_voice #Number - #TUBG-87246Z/784...

Dear mst3k [at] virginia.edu,

Your #N0RT0N# Firewall Security Has been upgraded to premium security.

A transaction of $378.86 has been done from your account

Transaction Date : 04/27/2021

If you have obejection with this transaction contact our team :

Here your Order details

Invoice Number - TUBG-87246Z/784

Product                                Date                    Date/Qty.                        Amount

Firewall                           04/27/2021                     1                                 $378.86

If you don't recognize this transaction contact us

Reach  us @ +1 (800) 471-7286

Want to UPGRADE/CANCEL the plan contact us

Reach  us @ +1 (800) 471-7286