[Nov 23, 2009 14:09] Web access to Microsoft Live@edu accounts now works.
This page lists current warnings regarding suspicious email messages and other cybersecurity hazards at the University of Virginia. You may also subscribe to this information via RSS.
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. Forward it to our email abuse team.
Security Alerts Currently Affecting UVa
Security Alert: Microsoft bombs again
[Posted Jun 23, 2009 14:56]
don't use MSSuspicious Email: Bicycle worm cascading
[Posted Jun 23, 2009 14:56]
Charity event is not supported by this officeSuspicious Email: Aliens have a special message for you
[Posted Jun 19, 2009 14:46]
Don't click on any links in this message, which appears to be spear phishing. Wants you to think there are aliens who love you. Nobody loves you, so don't even go there.Security Alert: Crittenden bot appearing everywhere
[Posted Jun 19, 2009 14:46]
Don't click on anything from ITC, particularly is you see Scott's name. Thank you!Suspicious Email: Mailbox Size Warning
[Posted Jun 19, 2009 8:54]
From: "ICT SERVICE"
Date: May 20, 2009 10:43:37 PM EDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: INCREASE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT
Reply-To: abusedesk@live.com
Your mailbox is over its size limit
Your mailbox has exceeded one or more size limits set by your administrator. You may not be able to receive new mail until you reduce your mailbox size. To make more space available, Reply to this email with information below
E-mail with your USER NAME:{ } and PASSWORD: { }
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to exceed its size limit, you User ID will be deactivated.
Notice:
This email and any attachments may contain information that is personal, confidential, legally privileged and/or copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or communicated without the prior written consent of the copyright owner.
It is the responsibility of the recipient to check for and remove viruses. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by return email, delete it from your system and destroy any copies. You are not authorised to use, communicate or rely on the information contained in this email. Please consider the environment before printing this email.
Security Alert: Cavalier Baseball Virus
[Posted Jun 19, 2009 8:48]
A dangerous new virus is circulating that makes members of the UVa community who were never interested in baseball suddenly ardent fans. Also known as the "Bandwagon Virus," this sis boom bah. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur.
Suspicious Email: Twitter Invitation Trojan Horse
[Posted Jun 19, 2009 8:48]
Your friend invited you to twitter!
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question:
What are you doing?
To join or to see who invited you, check the attachment.
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- Twitter is the first thing on the web that I've been excited about in ages.
Jason Kottke, Blogger
- I really like Twitter.
Jeff Barr, Amazon.com, Senior Manager
- Incredibly useful
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