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FROM: University Technology Services RE: RE: UTech Security Awareness Bulletin - Fake Cal U SharePoint Messages
Sent:
3/30/2021 4:03:19 PM
To: Students, Faculty, Staff

From: UTech Security

RE: UTech Security Awareness Bulletin - Fake Cal U SharePoint Messages

Recently, a flood of fake SharePoint file download messages have been circulating through e-mail. These messages claim to originate from California University of Pennsylvania, and attempt to trick the user into clicking a link and providing their username and password. The file may also be malicious.

Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be another trusted user or company in an attempt to steal their credentials. The e-mail can contain a link to a fake web site that asks the user to enter personal information such as username, password, credit card number, etc. or download malicious files which can result in a ransomware infection.

There are several signs you should look for to identify a phishing e-mail:

How to avoid being a victim:

Note: California University of PA will NEVER ask you for a password or account information via e-mail.

 

If you are unsure if an email is legit, DO NOT open it and forward it to abuse@calu.edu. Please err on the side of caution!