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WORK-FROM-HOME Phishing Email Scam
Job Scams, Checks, and Threats
UMBC continues to receive phishing email campaigns from a malicious actor pretending to be from either Cisco or Corestaff. This phishing email has the goal of not only getting users personal...
July 30, 2020 · 3:36 PM
Recent Spear-phishing Emails
Phishers Want Your Phone Number
A new wave of Spear-phishing emails hit roughly 300 UMBC inboxes this weekend. An example is shown below, with the From field altered and the To field removed for privacy. There is no body in this...
July 28, 2020 · 4:28 PM
Zoom-Themed Phishing Campaign
Phishing Campaign Exploits Remote Meeting Users
Abnormal Security recently found a Zoom-themed phishing campaign. This campaign is using fake Zoom alerts to steal Microsoft 356 credentials. With the boom in teleworking, workers at many...
July 27, 2020 · 5:53 PM
Phishing Scam Uses Fake Docusign Messages
Docusign Fakes Target UMBC And Other Universities
The Division of Information Technology has received notices of a faked Docusign email sent out this week.  The subject line of the fake is: re:Docusign - Review File - <email address>...
July 22, 2020 · 4:12 PM
Part Time Job Phishing Alert: CORNERSTONE JOB OFFER
Fake Job Scams Target UMBC Students
During the past week, DOIT has received notifications of several phishing emails. Below is a sample of a Phishing message that over 600 UMBC students have received. For privacy purposes the To...
July 22, 2020 · 2:52 PM
Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam
No. The FTC Is NOT Offering You Any Money
Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam The FTC posted an article warning of a phishing scam that they recently discovered. In this scam, the malicious actor is sending email claiming to be from the FTC and...
July 22, 2020 · 2:49 PM
Phishing Email Subject Lines
A Guide To Common Phishing Email Subjects
With COVID-19 and associated restrictions remaining prevalent, many malicious actors have used the opportunity to update their phishing email campaigns. The article linked below explains some of...
July 22, 2020 · 2:45 PM
Limited Part-Time Offers
Yet AnotherJob Scam
The email below is an example of a recent job scam phishing email that has been going around campus. This email, like many other job scam emails, tries to trick users into giving up their personal...
July 22, 2020 · 2:38 PM
Tips to Help Protect Against Smishing Scams
Scammer Don't Just Use Email
Smishing scams are a type of phishing scam which occurs when a malicious actor sends text messages or direct messages. They follow a similar pattern of acting as if they were from a trusted source...
July 17, 2020 · 12:40 PM
SIM Swap Scams
Make Sure Your Phone Stays Yours
With so many online services associating phone numbers with a person’s identity, it is more important than ever to ensure that malicious actors cannot take control of your number. However, a...
July 14, 2020 · 8:31 PM

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