[Plantsci] FW: Email Scam Alert: Protect Your Personal Information

Tue Jun 28 11:05:18 MST 2022

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June 28, 2022, 10:58 a.m.
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Dear Colleagues,

The University is the target of cybercrime phishing attacks every day. Please be aware of a new and very sophisticated email scam that aims to steal your NetID and password to access your personal information.

About the Recent Scam

The scam originated from a student email address. The subject line was “New Secure Message Received” and the email directed recipients to a webpage mimicking the WebAuth login page and the two-factor authentication process. With NetID and password credentials, a scammer can log in to UAccess and steal personal data, or even change direct deposit information. Those who were impacted by this recent scam have already been contacted by the University.

Important Tips

  *   Do not reply to, or click on links contained in, suspicious emails, regardless of whether they have the EXT banner in the subject line. If you were not expecting an email, confirm with the sender prior to opening.
  *   Never click on or respond to any email that asks for credentials or personal information. The University will never ask for login, password or other personal information via email.
  *   Do not approve two-factor authentication requests that you did not initiate.
  *   If you accidentally click a link in a scam email and enter your password on a fake website, change your NetID password immediately and contact the 24/7 Support Center<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=50e9dc33b3c3af545b7aa759bcb68cecf2f89bbde76a5c08c25880b3ed05b6daca8d2ab009ff78d5abb3927709f9d4cfc8497748e5e44ab8983abe28d76abf54>.

New [CATMAIL] Tag

The University continues to evolve its information security practices to protect our community against future attacks. A new change is being implemented immediately: the addition of a new tag – [CATMAIL] – in the subject line of all emails from students, alumni and retirees.

If you have questions about this recent email scam, contact the 24/7 Support Center<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=50e9dc33b3c3af5491858974c6fa7f444081583c93f6420ad6daedfebcd0b62a8eb79faf5c0f1b60f59c12fb231f549be00a8b4036a4351f80c278969661218d> at 520-626-TECH (8324). If you receive a suspicious email, check the Phishing Alerts webpage<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=50e9dc33b3c3af54b86a7ff70aa6f45a7f15b7d1b0adf6872bb7e33e0c840f44bb3bc0fc0b6869aa7866c3afb5765d56b8c2b16f824f9b8a706cb028b82b5b32> to see if it has been reported. If not, report it by forwarding the email to phish at arizona.edu<mailto:phish at arizona.edu?subject=>.

Thank you for your support.

Barry Brummund
Chief Information Officer
The University of Arizona

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We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

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