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: Virginia >
Subject: mst3k [at] virginia.edu
Date: May 27, 2022 at 1:23:04 PM EDT
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu

 

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Posted:

From: System Admin
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:45 PM
To: User, Typical S. (mst3k)
Subject: Confirm your E-mail ID (erorr: PUZ1A87VMF)

 

Server Administrator | IT Support

 

Hello mst3k [at] virginia.edu

We are closing all old versions users from 25-05-2022 22:45:25.. Please confirm your email address mst3k [at] virginia.edu to keep your account from being deactivated.
Confirm Your Email Herewww.yehudap.com/.well-known/abox/?r=[email protected]>

 

Account will be  automatically deleted after 25-05-2022 22:45:25 You can change the frequency of these notifications within your mailbox portal.

Posted:

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Date: May 25, 2022 at 9:25:58 AM EDT
To: mst3k [at] virginia.edu

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Posted:

From: Virginia-ServiceIT
Date: Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:45 AM
To: Typical User
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  *   mst3k [at] virginia.edu

Posted:

Emergency Directive 22-03 Mitigate VMware Vulnerabilities

Threat actors, including likely advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, are exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE 2022-22954 and CVE 2022-22960) in the following VMware products:

  • VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access)
  • VMware Identity Manager (vIDM)
  • VMware vRealize Automation (vRA)
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager

For further information and mitigation steps from CISA.  https://www.cisa.gov/emergency-directive-22-03

Posted:

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Adobe announced multiple vulnerabilities in several Adobe products, including FrameMaker and ColdFusion.

This update addresses one important and multiple critical vulnerabilities. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution and memory leak.

One can update their product installations manually when the product is running by choosing Help > Check for Updates.     
In addition, the products will update automatically, without requiring user intervention, when updates are detected.      

Posted:

From: Majoro Diarra Stanley
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:35:47 PM
Subject: Part-Time Job Opening

The service of a student administrative assistant is urgently required to work part-time and get paid $315 weekly. Tasks will be carried out remotely and work time is 7 hours/week.
If interested, submit a copy of your updated resume and a functional WhatsApp number to our Department of Psychology via this email address to proceed.

Sincerely
XXXXXXXXXX
Department of Psychology
Office: 125/126 Millmont and Gilmer 215

Posted:

From: HELPDESK <p_nowek [at] szpital.uwm.edu.pl
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:29 AM
To: p nowek <p_nowek [at] szpital.uwm.edu.pl>
Subject: Re: ALERT

 

Posted:

From: User, Typical S (mst3k)
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:32:31 PM
Subject: GET PAID TO DRIVE

Name of Company:

Visa Inc.

JOB TITLE:

Earn Money by Driving

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We seek interested applicants to go about their normal routine with the decal of the "2023 FIFA Women's World Cup" on their Vehicles.

Qualification:

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Drive at least 100 miles / weekly

SALARY:

 $300 weekly

Additional Information: To apply for this position; interested candidates should contact the HR representatives via wrapstyle [at] autolifemanagement.com<mailto:wrapstyle [at] autolifemanagement.com> with his/her personal email.

Thank you,

Typical S User

BioArchitecture Department

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

Posted:

From: "User, Typical (mst3k)"
Date: April 13, 2022 at 3:28:28 PM EDT
Subject: MESSAGE FROM HR DEPARTMENT

Greetings,

You have a message from the Human Resources Department

Click here to view your message.

Thank you,

Typical User

BioArchitecture Department

UVA
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904