I have downloaded FARBAR Recovery and Scan Tool, logs as follows. I have run ESET online scanner and it removed WZDU53.EXE and i found Support Cliend.exe in the download folder an deleted it. She was asked to make a payment and it was then that she woke up to the scam. They got her to download Support Client.exe and gained access to her computer. You can also report the email to Microsoft by clicking Report Phishing or Report Message in Outlook’s Reading Pane.A friend fell for a microsoft scam message saying there was an issue with her computer and asked her to call a number.

We appreciate receiving phishing emails so that the Office of Information Security can track trends and inform others as needed. What should I do when I receive a suspicious email?Īt a minimum, delete the email. Any email asking for your password is a phishing attempt. Keep in mind: No one from UIS will ever ask for your passwords. Fraudsters are getting more creative, as more people know not to open malicious links or attachments they weren’t expecting. One tactic often found in phishing scams is a directive that appears to come from your supervisor or a university leader. We ask all CU employees to be conscientious when opening emails, even from known senders. If you aren’t sure, you can still forward it to the UIS Service Desk and we’ll look into it for you. If something seems suspicious, it probably is.

How do I know if an email is a phish or a legitimate message? Motivated by financial gains, cybercriminals primarily targeted personal information and account credentials. According to a 2020 report by Verizon, phishing scams continue to be the top cause of incidents and breaches in the education sector.

Cybercriminals use deceptive tactics to manipulate people into giving them access to their money or information. We inform the Office of Information Security if we see any trends happening. But first, it’s always a good idea to forward it to the UIS Service Desk. Microsoft Outlook has a built-in option to report suspicious emails. Employee Services (HR, Benefits, Payroll, Learning).CU Connections: News and information for CU faculty and staff.Office of Government Relations, Outreach & Engagement.Budget, Finance, and Government Relations.Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities.Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.

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