Phishing alert: “Issues with your ID” and other messages send users to fraudulent login screen
A new phishing attempt is making the rounds. Be aware.
Phishing alert: “Issues with your ID” and other messages send users to fraudulent login screen
The information security team has received numerous reports about a new scam email trying to lure folks into logging in to a false Miami service.
This email hints that there is an issue with your student ID and that you need to log in immediately to “avoid disruption in accessing email resources.” This is a common type of scam we see, but this one is particularly detailed, which could come across as more credible. Watch out!
The subject line of this email is usually related to the supposed issue with your ID. For instance: “Key information about your ID” or “Limitations concerning your ID.” The email contains content similar to the following:
You are being contacted by Miami University to notify you about your ID .
To avoid disruption in accessing email resources, please follow this link [redacted] For instant resolution
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENT MAY BE PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and permanently delete it from your computer and destroy any printout thereof.
The idea is to get you to follow the link, log in to your Miami account on a fraudulent login screen, and then pass you through to a service such as Canvas so you don't realize your account username, password, and Duo code was captured for further exploitation.
If you receive this or a similar email, please do not respond or click on any links; just delete the message.
You can forward suspicious messages to PhishBowl@MiamiOH.edu or InfoSec@MiamiOH.edu. This allows the information security team to block sites that may be associated with phishing attacks. If you ever feel you may have responded to a fraudulent message or clicked a link in one, please contact IT Help immediately at 513-529-7900.
For more tips about remaining secure online and at Miami, visit MiamiOH.edu/infosec.
