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:

The email was specifically sent to recipients within the UVA Community (July 11) at 9 AM. If you have received the email, it is important that you follow the instructions provided in the message as soon as possible.

UVA Information Security

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Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, and Colleagues: 

On June 1, the University was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack. Within hours of occurrence, this unauthorized access was identified and contained by our Information Technology Services (ITS) team. 

Posted:

From: Virginia MFA Settings <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 2:15 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k) <[email protected]>
Subject: Action Required: Virginia Account Requires MFA Setup For [email protected].

Action Required: Virginia Account Requires MFA Setup
[cid:DC8E61E0A4B2CB131267@CSMALLX]

 

Posted:

From: Archer Parsons
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 3:53:17 PM
To: User, Typical S (mst3k)
Subject: Verified Part-Time Job Opening

Approved Job for the School
Personal Assistant Service

All Email recipients of University of Virginia are encouraged to be a part of this amazing offer.  This is a part time job that will not affect your present employment or study at the campus & you'll be working from home. It’s fun, rewarding, and flexible.

2-3 hours daily

Six Hundred And Eighty Dollars ($680)

Part-Time Job.

 

      To apply, Be sure to visit the link below.

                                     APPLY HERE

Posted:

From: BELDI ERIJ
Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2023 7:58:13 PM
Subject: Benefits Program for Eligible Applicants.

The Employee Assistance Benefits Program (EAP) will be supporting all students and employees financially in getting through the current community hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The EAP plan is to provide up to $4,500 in financial assistance to all eligible students and employees. Visit Benefit Portal and carefully follow all instructions to submit your application.

 

All the information requested is required for your application to be processed.

 

Sincerely,

 

Beldi ERIJ

Posted:

From: Brenda Wood
Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2023 2:08 PM
Subject: WORK FROM HOME

I wanted to share a part-time job opportunity with you that can be done remotely. The job pays $705 per week and it's with the World Health Organization (WHO). If you're interested, I have attached a word document with more information on how to apply.

Posted:

From: "Crumpton, Christine"
> Subject: Compliance and Ethics Training
> Date: May 5, 2023 at 6:54:32 AM EDT
> To: Undisclosed recipients:;
>
> Good morning;
>  
> Our records indicate that your Discrimination and Harassment training will expire within 24hrs. You are required to complete this training within 24hrs. All employee MUST complete Discrimination and Harassment Training to comply with State law. Employee must complete training regardless of the type of work they do as defined in the Mandatory Training Policy 3364-25-127.
>  

Posted:

From: "Florence, Antonio James"
Date: May 5, 2023 at 1:11:49 AM EDT
Subject: Re: Summer Interns

AHEAD in conjunction with "University of Virginia" is seeking an intern to join the Atmospheric Effects Group Intern Program.
I'm Dr Antonio Florence, the regional Clinical Director at AHEAD Aging and Disability Resource Center. We are designated by the United States to develop and administer an Area Plan providing a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system for the aged and disabled in the 10 county service area. We are a multipurpose public agency providing a wide range of services to students with learning disability (LD).

Posted:

From: MAGOU ADJ
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".

Thank you.
Magou Adj

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.

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.