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Account Suspension Notice (Do Not Ignore)

October 24, 2017 by gle13

 

From: “It Security” <Stefani.Okazaki@du.edu>
To: “Recipients” <Stefani.Okazaki@du.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:04:22 AM
Subject: Account Suspension Notice (Do Not Ignore)

 

Dear User

We received a request to terminate your Pennsylvania State University. Your request is being processed and all associated data will be removed from our server shortly.

If this wasn’t you, please use this link to below to stop request and continue account usage.

Click here to stop request now  [<–Link leads to a fake WebAccess page in the heteml.net domain]


If you made this request, you’re all set and no further action is required from you.

Filed Under: Fake WebAccess Tagged With: bad "to" address, generic greeting, link shown is not the real link, no personalization

Verify Your E-Mail

October 24, 2017 by gle13

 

From: “Aol Mail” <xxxxxxx@psu.edu>
To: “Recipients” <xxxxxxx@psu.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:54:06 AM
Subject: Verify Your E-Mail

 

Dear Penn State E-mail User,

This message is from Penn State University: PSU Support Help Desk, We are

currently upgrading our psu.edu database and e-mail account center i.e homepage view,

enhance security installations of new 2017 anti-spam and anti-virus software,large mailbox

space.Kindly verify your e-mail within 24 hours or your e-mail will be

temporarily suspended. CLICK HERE [<–Link leads to a fake WebAccess page in the depositodentalcafetales.com domain] to verify your e-mail.

Thanks for your co-operation,

PENN STATE IT HelpDesk

PSU Support Help Desk

© Copyright 2017 Penn State University

Filed Under: Fake WebAccess Tagged With: generic greeting, no personalization

© 2017 PennState Upgrade

October 23, 2017 by gle13

 

From: “PennState info” <dooley938@mtco.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 4:56:39 PM
Subject: © 2017 PennState Upgrade

 

 

PennState Webaccess upgrade

Remote Webmail Service
Information Systems & Services:

CLICK HERE TO UPGRADE NOW  [<–Link leads to a fake WebAccess page in the jimdo.com domain]

© 2017 PennState Upgrade

 

Filed Under: Generic Webmail "Upgrade" Tagged With: bad "from" address, bad link address, generic greeting

eradicating un-used accounts

October 23, 2017 by gle13

 

From: “PSU” <xxxxxxx@psu.edu>
To: “Recipients” <xxxxxxx@psu.edu>
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 6:22:40 AM
Subject: eradicating un-used accounts

 

Hi,

PSU is presently carrying out member verification service to eradicate un-used accounts.
We’re making a few improvements aimed at giving you even better security.
Sign in below to see your new inbox and complete the sync process in one simple step.
This will only take a minute.

Proceed here>>>  [<–Link leads to a fake WebAccess page in the lbihost.ru domain]

The Pennsylvania State University
©2017. All rights reserved.

Filed Under: Generic Webmail "Upgrade", PSU But Not Penn State Tagged With: generic greeting, link shown is not the real link, no personalization

Important: (1) New Penn State Univ. Message

October 18, 2017 by gle13

 

From: “Penn State Support” <psualer@ezzoterik.com>
To: “Penn State Support” <psualer@ezzoterik.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:04:43 PM
Subject: Important: (1) New Penn State Univ. Message

 

Dear Penn State Email User,

It has come to our attention that your Penn State profile information is out of date.

* You must update your profile as soon as possible.

>> Penn State Email Sign In [<–Link leads to a fake WebAccess page in the dyhmjjxhw.com domain]

You are receiving this e-mail because you are a Penn State Community member.

Contact Us. 201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802

Filed Under: Generic Webmail "Upgrade" Tagged With: generic greeting, link shown is not the real link

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