IT Security Advisories
August 20th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: UFL HELP CENTER [mailto:info@ufl.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: perform upgrade/maintenance University of Florida Help Center Dear webmail owner We are currently performing maintenance on our Digital webmail Security Server for all e-mail account owners to stop Phishing e-mails from coming into their mailbox and to help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX. This is to ensure that we provide the highest quality in Internet connectivity and services to our student and staff.Your connectivity and services with us may be interrupted for short periods during the maintenance/upgrade window. In order to enable us perform upgrade/maintenance on your internet access/e-mail service,Please you must reply to this e-mail message confirming your University account details with us. Confirm Account Details _____________________________________ First Name & Last Name E-mail Address: Username: Password: _____________________________________ NOTE: Failure to do this may result to technical problems on your internet access and e-mail service. Thank you for using the internet services. We wish you a pleasant day ahead! University of Florida Help Center
August 18th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a virus detected in your mail folders. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: dinamo@cogeco.ca [mailto:dinamo@cogeco.ca] On Behalf Of info@email.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: Your Email Account Need Update This is notify all @ifas.ufl.edu Online Webmail email account users that we intend upgrading our Digital Webmail Security Server for better online services.In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption. NB: We request your Current username and Current password for identification purposes only (c)2009 ifas.ufl.edu Online Webmail all right reserved.
August 16th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a virus detected in your mail folders. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Update 2009Date: August 16, 2009 9:12:33 PM EDT Subject: UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Update 2009. Reply-To: UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Update 2009 Dear Subscriber. This Email is from UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer service and we are sending it to every Sumner customer Email User Accounts Owner for safety. we are having congestions due to the anonymous registration of accounts so we are shutting down some accounts and your account was among those to be deleted. We are sending you this email to so that you can verify and let us know if you still want to use this account. If you are still interested please confirm your account by filling the space below. Your User name,password,date of bith and your country information would be needed to verify your account. Due to the congestion in all UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Service and removal of all unused Accounts, would be shutting down all unused Accounts, You will have to confirm your E-mail by filling out your Login Information below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons. * Username: ... * Password: ... * Date of Birth: ... * Country Or Territory: ... * Telephone... After following the instructions in the above, your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconveniences. Warning!!! UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Service Account owner that refuses to update his/her account after 5days of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. UF Webmail Login Service Online Customer Update 2009.
August 11th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need you to click on a link in order to re-validate your UF mailbox. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account.
From: bavis@cogeco.ca [mailto:bavis@cogeco.ca] On Behalf Of helpdesk@ufl.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:00 PM To: Recipient List Suppressed Subject: Clink on the link to re-validate your mailbox hxxp://janedoe.activatemail.0lx.net////use/enlargelimit/form1.html
August 4th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need you to click on a link in order to re-configure your Microsoft Outlook software. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account.
Reply-To: drsouw@microsoft.com From: MIcrosoft OutlookSubject: Please re-configure your Microsoft Outlook again ! Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:28:20 -0600 To: undisclosed-recipients:; Please re-configure your Microsoft Outlook again. Please click on the link below to setup. hxxp://b384a.static.pacific.net.au/user/skin/a/ww.htm
June 8th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a virus detected in your mail folders. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: ufl.edu <brightersmiles@BELLNET.CA> Reply-to: upgradteam0909@walla.com To: user@UFL.EDU Subject: Virus Warning Notice!!! Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:38:36 -0400 A DGTFX virus has been detected in your folders Your email account has to be upgraded to our new Secured DGTFX anti-virus 2009 version to prevent damages to our webmail log and your important files. Click your reply tab, Fill the columns below and send back or your email account will terminated to avoid spread of the virus. USERNAME: PASSWORD: PHONE NUMBER: DATE OF BIRTH: webmail.ufl.edu Director of Web Technical Team. Note that your password will be encrypted with 1024-bit RSA keys for your password safety.
May 22nd, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: ISI WEBMAIL macraeins@nb.aibn.com, admin@cise.ufl.edu Reply-To: hordeweb@btinternet.com To: <customercare1@isi.edu> Subject: PLEASE REPLY Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 9:05:45 -0400 We are UPGRADING our ISI WEBMAIL, to protect your webmail account from been closed, forward your USERNAME and PASSWORD to: hordeweb@btinternet.com
May 15th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit!!! Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 19:33:39 -0230 From: "Dickson, Lawson"Dear Webmail User, This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received. Your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit set by your administrator. You may not be able to send or receive new mail until your mailbox size is increased by your system administrator. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must contact your system administrator by replying this e-mail and enter your: Current Username: { } and Password: { } to ww.webmailservicecentre@gmail.com increase your storage limit. You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to exceed its size limit or between 18 and 20 MB. Thank you for your cooperation. System Administrator. ww.webmailservicecentre@gmail.com
May 15th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF CISE users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: University Of FlorideSubject: University Of Floride Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 01:04:30 -0400 To: undisclosed-recipients:; Dear University Of Floride Email User, To complete your account activation with us, you are required to reply to this message and enter your password in the spaces provided (*********) you are required to do this before the next 48 hours of receipt of this email or your database will be erased and de-activated from our database. Full Name: Id: Password: Your account can also be verified using the link below: https://webmail.cise.ufl.edu/squirrelmail/src/redirect.php Thank you for using cise.ufl.edu University Of Floride
May 14th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Maintenance/Upgrading From: WEB MASTER <webmaster@maintenance.com> Reply-To: ab4750@gmail.com Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 12:25:25 +0200 (CEST) Attn;Web user This is to inform you that the ongoing web maintenance being carry on the school authority,due to unforeseen circumstance you are to bear with us. you are to provide the following information to help us enable us serve you more better 1)User name: 2)Password: as soon as the maintenance is carried out you will be informed immediately. Do bear with us for the inconvenience we may put you. Yours Faithfully Webmaster Team
May 12th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF CISE users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 20:15:45 -0400 (EDT)
Subject:
From: "System Administrator." <mmullan3@swarthmore.edu>, admin@cise.ufl.edu
Reply-To: upgrad.account0@gmail.com
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received.
Your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit set by your administrator. You
may not be able to send or receive new mail until your mailbox size is
increased by your system administrator.
To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your
INBOX,you must contact your system administrator by replying this e-mail
and enter your: Current Username: { } and Password: { } to increase your
storage limit.
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to exceed its size limit or between 18 and 20 MB.
Thank you for your cooperation.
System Administrator.
This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to
which it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and
confidential.
May 7th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF CISE users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system maintenance operation. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 13:30:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: From: "University Of Florida Technical Support Team" <info@cise.ufl.edu>, consult@cise.ufl.edu Reply-To: webmaster.team@w.cn Dear cise.ufl.edu Subscriber, We are currently carrying-out a mantainace process to your cise.ufl.edu account, to complete this, you must reply to this mail immediately, and enter your User Name here (..............) And Password her(..............) if you are the rightful owner of this account. Due to the Junk/Spam emails you receive daily, we are currently upgrading all email accounts Spam filter to limit all unsolicited emails for security reasons and to upgrade our new features and enhancements with your new and improved E-mail account, to ensure you do not experience service interruption. This process we help us to fight against spam mails. Failure to summit your password, will render your email address in-active from our database. NOTE: If your have done this before, you may ignore this mail. You will be sending a password reset message in next three (3) working days after undergoing this process for security reasons. Thanks for using cise.ufl.edu, University Of Florida Technical Support Team
May 5th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail that attempts to direct you to a fake UF website. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: University of Florida <news@ufl.edu> Date: Tue, May 5, 2009 at 11:40 AM Subject: Urgent news, please read. Please read our new and important news using the link below: http://www.ufl-edu.net/news Regards, University of Florida
May 4th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: "Ufl IT Help Desk"Date: May 2, 2009 4:27:58 AM EDT Subject: Account Upgrade/Maintenance All Ufl.edu Webmail Accounts Reply-To: technicalsupportdesk@j-mail.info Ufl.edu IT Help Desk Attn. Ufl.edu Webmail Users, Account Upgrade/Maintenance All Ufl.edu Webmail Accounts We regret to announce to you that we will be making some vital maintenance on our Ufl.edu webmail account. During this process you might have login problems in signing into your Ufl.edu webmail account, but to prevent this you have to confirm your account immediately after you receive this notification. To confirm and to keep your Ufl.edu webmail account active during and after this process, please reply to this message with the below account information's. Failure to do this might cause a permanent deactivation of your Ufl.edu webmail account from our database to enable us create more spaces for up coming customers. To confirm your account, send your Ufl.edu webmail account stating: Username: Password: Your account shall remain active after you have successfully confirmed your account details. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect your Ufl.edu webmail account as we apologize for any inconvenience. Ufl.edu IT Help Desk © University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611; 352.392.3261 | Updated: May 1, 2009.
May 1st, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF CISE users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to an over quota condition. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: "Localhost@adim.org"Subject: Your Webmail Quota Has Exceeded The Set Limit Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 10:22:58 -0500 Your Webmail Quota Has Exceeded The Set Quota/Limit Which Is 20GB. Your Are Currently Running On 23GB Due To Hidden Files And Folder On Your Mailbox. Please you are to follow the Below information to Validate Your Mailbox And Increase Your Quota. First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: Password: Date of Birth: Failure to follow this process to Validate Your Quota may result in loss Of important information in your Mailbox/Or Cause Limited Access To It. *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily.We have been sending this notice to all our email account owners and this is the last notice/verification exercise. Thanks Localhost
April 30th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:26:14 +0200 (CAT) Subject: Warning!!! [Update account to avoid service suspension] From: "Webmaster"Reply-To: webmaster-admin@j-mail.info Dear User, We are currently upgrading our database and as such terminating all unused accounts to reduce congestion on the network. To prevent your account from being terminated, you will have to update it by providing the information requested below: *********************************************************** PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY NOW! Email: ............. Password : ......... Date Of Birth: ..... *********************************************************** Warning!!! Account owners that refuses to update their account may lose such an account permanently. Warning Code:NXDT-4AJ-ACC Thank you, Webadmin.
April 26th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a service problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:41:27 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Confirm Your Details Now From: "IT Admin Service" <ITSupport@webmail.com> Reply-To: onlinesupport@mail2world.com Dear Customer, Due to a few problems experienced in our service network,you are expected to undergo an account holders re-validation process in order to sort out some problems that may be encountered in our email service to you. This process is not going to take long and will be characterized by certain lapses in our email services to you. The IT Admin Service will require you to complete the account details below and select a test question and answer (to serve as security code that will be needed in logging in to your account service during the duration of this process). Full Name: Email Account login: Email Account Password: *Test Question: *Answer: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password to that will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. Thanks for your understanding. Customer Service IT Admin Service
April 23rd, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a recent spam attack. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:44:37 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Verification Needed
From: "UFL NETWORK SECURITY TEAM" <support@ufl.edu>
Reply-To: unmyou@yahoo.com
Dear Ufl E-mail User,
Due to the spam attack on UFL Students and Staffs email accounts, We
are conducting a cross verification process, to be sure that all our
students still have access to their email account and to verify if any
of our Student / Staff email account has been compromised.
You are hereby required to enter your username and password in the spaces
provided below, for Verification and note that failure to comply to this
within 48 hours, your Account will be Terminated and Erased from our
database.
Username: ( )
Password: ( )
Thank you for using UFL Internet Service.
UFL NETWORK SECURITY TEAM
April 21st, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: UFL E-Mail Account Maintenance [mailto:tinyteddy@gil.com.au] Sent: Tue 4/21/2009 1:11 PM Subject: E-Mail Account Maintenance Dear Ufl.edu User, We would like to inform you that we are currently carrying out scheduled maintenance and upgrade of our Ufl.edu webmail service and as a result of this; our Ufl.edu client has been changed and your original password will reset. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. To maintain your Ufl.edu account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your current password here (*******)Failure to do this within 48 hours will immediately render your Ufl.edu account deactivated from our database. Thank you for using the Ufl.edu account! "UFL.EDU ACCOUNT SUPPORT TEAM". © UFL.EDU ACCOUNT ABN 31 088 377 860 All Rights Reserved.
April 17th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA HELP DESK <helpdesk_servercenter@msn.com>
Subject: NOTIFICATION UPDATE
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:45:43 +0000
ATTN USER,
This message is from the mail server center to all users and account
owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and account center. We are
deleting all email account to create morespace for new accounts.
To prevent your account from being inactive you will have to update it
below so that we will know that it's a presently used account
CONFIRM DETAILS
USERNAME:
PASSWORD:
Thank you for using ufl.edu !
Warning Code:VX2G99AAJ
Thanks,
HELP TEAM UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA
March 31st, 2009: Conficker worm
The UF Security & Compliance Office is aware of public reports indicating a widespread infection of the Conficker/Downadup worm which can infect a Microsoft Windows system from a thumb drive, a network share, directly across a network, or through an unpatched network vulnerability (MS08-067). UF security staff are actively monitoring for Conficker infected hosts.
To prevent infection, users should:
- Ensure that your installation Windows has all the latest Microsoft security updates applied.
Especially the MS08-067 patch - Make sure you are running up-to-date antivirus software
- Disable the AutoRun feature in Windows
Here are some helpful online resources:
- General Information about the Conficker Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/worms/conficker.mspx - Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 - Critical
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx - Disabling AutoRun functionality
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-020A.html
March 30th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail targeted at UF mail users and posing as a message from the University Alumni Help Desk. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:44:03 -1200
From: University Alumni Association HelpDesk <web.admin@alumni.com>
Subject:
Reply-to: ithelpdesk@strompost.at
This message is from the University Alumni Association HelpDesk to all
Email Account owners. We are currently updating our Email Database, so
as to create more space for Alumnis. To prevent your Account from been
deleted you will have to update it below so that we will know that it's
presently used.
Email Address: ...............
EMAIL Password: ...............
Date of Birth: ................
Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her Account within
Seven (7) days of receiving this warning may not be added to our University
Alumni Association Database.
THANKS,
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
Reply to: support2008@mail2webmaster.com
March 26th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail targeted at UF mail users This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. User's should refrain from clicking links in e-mail. The simple act of viewing a malicious web page could result in your machine becoming infected.
Subject: Important News - Please Read Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:12:50 -0800 (PST) From: University of Florida <news@ufl.edu> Please click the link below to read important news: hxxp://news.ufl.vxedu.net/l/f/?news Regards, University of Florida
March 25th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a webmail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:37:33 +0530 (IST)
Subject: Attn. Edu Webmail Users
From: "Edu Webmail Upgrading Team" <accountupgrade@strompost.com>
Reply-To: accountupgrade@strompost.com
Attn. Edu Webmail Users,
We regret to announce to you that we will be making some vital
maintainance on our {Edu} website. During this process you might have
login problems in signing into your Online account, but to prevent this
you have to confirm your account immediately after you receive this
notification.
To confirm and to keep your account active during and after this process,
please reply to this message with the below account informations. Failure
to do this might cause a permanent deactivation of your user account from
our database to enable us create more spaces for new users.
YOUR EDU. ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION
Name:
E-mail ID:
E-mail Password:
Date of birth:
Your account shall remain active after you have successfully confirmed
your account details.
Thanks for bearing with us.
EDU. WEBMAIL TEAM
Warning Code: 002671
March 24th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail targeted at CISE web mail users This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:15:28 +0200 (SAST) From: "University Of Florida(CISE)", admin@cise.ufl.edu To: undisclosed-recipients: ; Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE Dear Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering Webmail users, We are really sorry for the inconvenience we are making you pass through,we are having problem with our database due to our recent upgrade and we cant find your data,please we need to rectify this problem before the next 24 hours if not you won,t be able to send or receive email with your CISE mail address. please fill the form below so we can rectify this problem as soon as possible. USERNAME: PASSWORD: NOTE:Your data and information will not be interfered with or tampered we will just record your data back into our data base and send you an email and after 24hours. Thank you for using CISE services. CISE webmail services. MAINTAINACE TEAM
March 22nd, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a webmail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
To: helpdesksupport@mail2webmaster.com Subject: Dear Webmail Account User Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:54:20 +0300 From: Helpdesk Mail SupportReply-To: helpdesksupport@mail2webmaster.com Dear Webmail Account User This message is from the Webmail IT Service messaging center to all webmail account owners. Due to the incessant rate of Spam we are currently performing maintenance and up-grading our Digital webmail services for your convenience. We are deleting all unused webmail account to create more space for new accounts. To prevent your account from closing during this exercise you will have to update it below to know it's status as a currently used account with a hard spam protector. Confirm Your WebMail Details; User Name: Password: Date of Birth: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password so that it will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. Webmail Account Support Team Warning Code :ID67565434
March 17th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:07:24 -0400 (EDT) From: WEBMAIL TEAMReply-To: WEBMAIL TEAM Subject: Attn: Webmail Users, (FINAL NOTIFICATION) To: undisclosed-recipients:; Attn: Webmail Users, We regret to announce to you that we will be making some vital maintainance on our website. During this process you might have login problems in signing into your Online account, but to prevent this you have to confirm your account immediately after you receive this notification. To confirm and to keep your account active during and after this process, please reply to this message with the below account informations to: webmail.team@strompost.com Failure to do this might cause a permanent deactivation of your user account from our database to enable us create more spaces for new users. YOUR ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION Name: E-mail ID: E-mail Password: Date of birth: Your account shall remain active after you have successfully confirmed your account details to the email address below. Thanks for bearing with us. webmail.team@strompost.com WEBMAIL TEAM Warning Code: 002671
March 12th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail server change. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: webmailretificationowner@gmail.com Subject: Comfirm Your Account Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:04:34 GMT This Information is sent by Webmail Helpdesk Program which periodically checks the size of E-mail Space. We are deleting this webmail for a new account to be Created. We have implemented Sender Address Verification (SAV) to ensure that we do not receive unwanted email and to give you the assurance that your messages to Messasge Center have no chance of being filtered into a bulk mail folder. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your inbox on UP Webmail. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain our INBOX, you must reply to this e-mail: webmailretificationowner@gmail.com And enter your Current User name ( ___________ ) and Password ( _____________ ) You will be notified by email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender. The Webmail Software is a fast and light weight application to quickly and easily access your e-mail. Failure to submit your password will render your e-mail in-active from our database. Thank you for using Webmail! Webmail Team --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using CVC Internet's MailMan. http://www.cvc.net
March 12th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a compromised webmail account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:50:19 -0500 From: The Webmail Support Team, admin@cise.ufl.edu Reply-To: updatecenter07@gmail.com To: undisclosed-recipients: ; Subject: WARNING!!! Update Your Email Account Now Dear Account Holder, We notice that your webmail account has been compromised by spammers.They have gained access to your webmail account and have been using it for illegal internet activities.You are to send us your account information immediately to enable us reset your account.A new password will be sent to you once this is done.Send the information as follows *User Name: *Password: *Alternate email: You are advised to send this information immediately or we will delete your account from our network. The Customer Center
February 9th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a compromised webmail account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Ufl Abuse Team [mailto:help@ufl.edu] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 12:47 AM Subject: Ufl Notice!! ATTENTION, Ufl has notice that your webmail account has been compromised by spammers by gaining access to your webmail account and have been using it for illegal internet activities. You are requested to provide your current login credentials to enable us reset your webmail account password immediately to aviod abuse of your account. Current Username/ID: Current Password: You shall be contacted with a new password upon completion and you are advised to provide the above information or your account will be terminated by the abuse team. Thank you for using Ufl Webmail! Ufl Maintenance Team
February 5th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:24:46 +0100 From: UFL SupportReply-To: fixacc@cyber-wizard.com To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Email Account Update Attention Email Account Holder, we discovered that account owners are receiving phishing emails demanding login info. We want to upgrade the Digital email Security Server immediately to stop this problem. Reply and verifiy your username.... and password.... for security reasons to ensure your account is not deleted during the period of this upgrade. Ufl Technical Department
January 24th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a compromised mail account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:20:27 +0300 (EAT) Subject: Confirm Your Webmail Account From: "Webmail Upgrading Service" <info@webmaster.com> Reply-To: Customercareunite1@mail2consultant.com Dear Subscriber, Due to spam complaints of email users in our webmail system, our investigation shows that your email address is compromised and is used to send out spam message in our webmail system. As a result, our network engineer will be conducting a maintenance in our webmail system, your Username will be disabled if you do not send us the required information within 24hrs. Informations Required: Your Full Names: Username: Password: Retype Password: We value your business and thanks for using our Webmail Service. Maintenance Webmail Team. Webmail Upgrading Service Email: Customercareunite1@mail2consultant.com
January 18th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: WebmasterReply-to: webmaster01@mail2world.com To: user@webmaster.com Subject: Confirm And Upgrade Your Account Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 4:39:49 -0500 This is to inform you that we are of current plan to upgrade our webmail site and You have to confirm and upgrade your account by replying to this mail with your username(........) and password(........) for confirmation of account.
January 13th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Webmaster Centre <madgew@bellnet.ca> Reply-to: webmaster01@jmail.co.za To: user@webmaster.com Subject: Confirm And Upgrade Your Account Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:24:52 -0500 Dear valued Email User, This is to inform you that we are of current plan to upgrade our webmail site and You have to confirm and upgrade your account by replying to this mail with your username(........) and password(........) for confirmation of account.
January 12th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: You have exceeded the storage limit for your mailbox
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:10:45 -0700
From: Kate Duncan <Kate.Duncan@asu.edu>
Your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit set by your administrator.
You may not be able to send or receive new mail until your mailbox size
is increased by your system administrator. You are required to contact
your system administrator through e-mail with your Username:{ } and
Password:{ } to increase your storage limit.
System Administrator
E-mail: systemquota@live.com
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to exceed its size limit.
This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to
which it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and
confidential.
January 8th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a mail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Webmaster <edumaster@uniminuto.edu> Reply-to: edu@mail2webmaster.com Subject: Warning!!! [Update account to avoid service suspension] Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:23:48 -0500 Dear User, We are currently upgrading our data base and as such terminating all unused email accounts to create space for new accounts. To prevent your account from being terminated, you will have to update it by providing the information requested below: *********************************************************** CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY NOW E-mail:................ Password:.............. Date of Birth:......... *********************************************************** Warning!!! Account owners that refuses to update their account will lose such an account permanently. Warning Code:VXDT-4AJ Thank you, Webmail Administrator. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
January 5th, 2009: Holiday SPAM
Many users have reported receiving unsolicited email (SPAM) over the holiday break that appeared to come from their own UF email address leading many to believe that their UF account had been compromised and was being used to generate these messages. Unfortunately, it's very easy to forge the 'From' address in an email header and is a common tactic of those who send spam. This is done by the spammers in an effort to divert attention away from themselves and the original source of the spam.
January 4th, 2009: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a webmail system upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Dear Staff/Student Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:49:19 +0100 (CET) From: Webmail IT Service <info@support.org> Reply-To: servicecentre01@live.com Dear Staff/Student This message is from Webmail IT Service messaging center to all subscribers/webmail users. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center due to an unusual activities identified in our email system. We are deleting all unused Webmail Accounts. You are required to verify your webmail account by confirming your Webmail identity. This will prevent your Webmail account from been closed during this exercise. In order to confirm you Web-Mail identity, you are to provide the following data; First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: login code: Password: Date of Birth: *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily. We have been sending this notice to all our email account owners and this is the last notice/verification exercise. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. We apologise for any inconvenience. Regards, IT Service
December 17th, 2008: Internet Explorer Browser Vulnerability and Patch
Microsoft has recently acknowledged and released a fix for a critical
vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web browser. Microsoft recommends
that all Internet Explorer users apply this fix immediately to help
ensure that their computers are protected from attempted criminal
attacks.
For details see:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200812_oob.mspx
December 16th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Reply-To: <supp0rt_web@live.com> From: Mail Administrator <support_web@alerts.com> To: i@i Subject: Important Notice: Scheduled Webmail upgrade Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:08:19 +0100 Dear Subscriber, We are currently upgrading all webmail user accounts as announced earlier due to the Yuletide rush however, you are required to reply to this email with the outlined information below to reactivate your service on our new servers. Current User ID: .......... Current Password:........ Failure to do this may result to temporary service suspension. Thank you for being with us all through the Year. We wish you a Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year ahead. Yours Truly, Customer Care
December 16th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Confirm Your Webmail Account Details Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:35:54 +1000 From: Webmail Help Desk <infohelpdesk@mail2webmaster.com> Attn. Webmail User, We regret to announce to you that we will be making some vital maintainance on our webmail database. During this process you might have login problems in signing into your Online account, but to prevent this you have to confirm your account immediately after you receive this notification. To confirm and to keep your account active during and after this process, please reply to this message with the below account informations. Failure to do this might cause a permanent deactivation of your user account from our database to enable us create more spaces for new users. CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS BELOW: Name: E-mail ID: E-mail Password: Date of birth: Your account shall remain active after you have successfully confirmed your account details. Thanks for bearing with us. WEBMAIL SUPPORT TEAM.
December 12th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Dear valued customer Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:04:12 +0100 From: Ufl Upgrade Team Reply-To: upgrade_team@informaticos.com Organization: Ufl Upgrade Team Dear valued customer, We are currently performing maintenance for our Digital Webmail Customers. We intend upgrading our Digital Webmail Security Server for better online services. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption,Please you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here(******) and Check out your new features and enhancements with your new and improved ufl.edu account,To enable us upgrade your ufl.edu Account for better online services please reply to this mail. Thank You for Using ufl.edu Client Information First Name : Last Name : UFID : Gatorlink username : Primary Contact Method Contact Phone : Other Contact Methods * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LOG OF EVENTS
December 5th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:07:52 +0500 (PKT) Subject: Account Expire in 4 Day(s) From: "ICT SERVICE" <help@itservice.com> Reply-To: itservice@team.name Dear Webmail User, This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to this e-mail and enter your Current User name ( ) and Password( ). You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmail will move your oldest email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender. After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE it to another folder. Thank you for your cooperation. WEBMAIL Help Desk
November 30th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:34:09 -0800 (PST) Subject: Email Account Upgrade From: "Email Help Desk" <archw001@csusm.edu> Reply-To: helpdesk@j-mail.info ATTENTION STAFF/STUDENT, This mail is to inform all our Staff/Student Account Holders that we will be upgrading our Webmail site. Due to this maintainance, users are required to send us email account details to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further more be informed that we will not hesitate to delete all email accounts that are not functioning, to create more space for new user. Send us your mail account details as follows for confirmation. Once it is confirmed you will have no problem signing into your account after the upgrade: *ID/EMAIL: *Password: Failure to do this will leads to immediate deactivation of your email address from our database. Web Mail service Techonlogy Services Help Desk
November 24th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:33:56 +1300 (NZDT)
Subject: Mail Quota Alert.
From: "Webmail Help Desk" <info@webmasters.com>
Reply-To: upgradesteams.itservices1@live.com
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received.
The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If
your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email.
Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of
messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us re-set your
SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to this
e-mail and enter your:
Current User name: { }
and Password: { }
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size grows
to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmail will move your oldest email to a
folder in your home directory to ensure that you will continue to be able
to receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that this has
taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receive
new email as it will be returned to the sender.
After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE a copy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Webmail Help Desk.
November 16th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: it-service [mailto:mayodayo@3web.net] Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: Account Expire in 4 Day(s) This message was sent automatically by a program on email system which periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your inbox on your 's email system. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to this e-mail and enter your Current User name ( ) and Password( ). You can also confirm your email address by enter your web address here (,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,) and also help us to fight sparm mails. You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmail will move your oldest email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender. After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE it to another folder.
November 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: web02@mchsi.com Subject: Dear UFL.EDU User Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:12:13 +0000 Dear UFL.EDU User Due to spam complaints of email users ,investigation shows that your email address is used to send out spam messages .Your Username will be disabled if you do not send us the required information within 24hrs. Information Required: Your Full Names:........ Email address: ...... Password: .........Retype Password:......... E-mail: web_maintenanceunit02@hotmail.com UFL.EDU WEBMAIL TEAM
November 7th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:43:31 -0800
From: Webmaster Help Desk <jluyirika-sewagudde@mail.csuchico.edu>
Reply-To: upgradesteams.itservice@live.com
Subject: Webmail Help Desk - Dear Webmail User!
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are
received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too
large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive
new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB)
or more of messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us
re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must
reply to this e-mail and enter your:
Current User name: { }
and Password: { }
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size
grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmail will move your oldest
email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will
continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by
email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will
be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender.
After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE a copy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Webmail Help Desk.
October 26th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:25:55 +0530 (IST) Subject: Warning!!! (Verify Your Account Now To Avoid Service Suspension..) From: "Webmaster" <edu@mail2webmaster.com> Reply-To: edu@mail2webmaster.com Dear Valued Member, Due to the congestion in our Email servers, there would be removal of all unused Email Accounts.You will have to confirm if your E-mail is still active by filling out your login info below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended. Email:.......................... Password:........................... Re-enter Password:.................. Date of Birth:....................... Account owners that refuses to update their account before two weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Thank You. Webmail Support Team.
October 25th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:45:24 -0700
Reply-To: upgradesteams.itservices1@live.com
Subject: Webmail Help Desk - Webmail Users.
From: Webmail Help Desk <lcstewar@sfu.ca>
To: info@webmaster.edu
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are
received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox
grows too large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be
unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent,
you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your
inbox on your Webmail. To help us re-set your SPACE on our
database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to this
e-mail and enter your:
Current User name: { }
and Password: { }
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically
if your inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If
your inbox size grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates
Webmail will move your oldest email to a folder in your home
directory to ensure that you will continue to be able to
receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that
this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will
be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the
sender. After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and
SAVE a copy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Webmail Help Desk
October 19th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: schsupport@itadmin.com Subject: Confirm Your School WebMail Account Details Date: October 19, 2008 5:15:28 AM EDT Reply-To: itdesk@mail2webmaster.com Dear Webmail Account User, This message is from our Webmail Messaging Center to all our account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center. We are deleting all unused Webmail account to create more space for new accounts. In other not to be suspended, you will have to update your account by providing the information listed below: Confirm Your School Webmail Details. Email ID: Password: Date of Birth: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password so that it will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have cost you. Thanks for your understanding. School IT Desk. Warning!!! Account owners that refuses to update his or her account within seven days of receiving this notice end up being suspended permanently.
October 18th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:04:17 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Up-grade Your Account From: "Dear Account User"Reply-To: servicesupgrading@live.com Dear valued customers, We are currently performing maintenance on our databass. We intend upgrading our Email Security Server for better online services. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption, Please you reply to this email immediately and enter your password (................) and Check out your new features and enhancements with your new and improved email services, To enable us upgrade your Mail Account for better online services, please reply to this mail. Thank You For Using our online services.
October 17th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: EMAIL UPGRADING TEAMSubject: UPGRADE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW!! Reply-To: "Dekan FPE,392,00447011150909,00447011150909" <emailverififation@mail2webmaster.com> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:26:27 +0800 (MYT) DEAR: EMAIL ACCOUNT USER, We wish to formally notify you about the ongoing email account upgrading in our web mail database, this simply means that all our web mail users are expected to upgrade their email e-mail account so as to enable effective and efficient service. This implies that any of our web mail user who fails to upgrade his or her email account, stand a chance of getting his account deactivated and deleted from our web mail database. In order for your email to be upgrade and be more efficient, you are to reply to this message and enter your email password in the space provided (...............), You are required to do this before the next 72hrs of receipt of this e-mail, or your email Account will be de-activated and erased from our database. Send your account upgrading information to: emailverification@mail2webmaster.com WARNING: Account deleted from our Web Mail Database will not be accessible via other email clients. Thank you for using our Web mail Service. Web mail Information Technology Service. ITS
October 6th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Account Expire in 4 Day(s) From: IT webmail Help Desk <blanche@3web.net> Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 03:16:04 +0100 Dear Webmail User, This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to this e-mail and enter your Current User name ( ) and Password( ). You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmai will move your oldest email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender. After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE it to another folder. Thank you for your cooperation. WEBMAIL Help Desk --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3webXS HiSpeed Dial-up...surf up to 5x faster than regular dial-up alone... just $14.90/mo...visit www.get3web.com for details
October 6th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and CISE account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF CISE users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Support Management [info@UFL.EDU]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 11:03 AM
Subject: Dear valued User,
Dear valued User,
We are currently performing maintenance for our Digital Webmail Customers.
We intend upgrading our Digital Webmail Security Server for better online
services.
In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption,Please you
must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (*****)
and Check out your new features and enhancements with your new and improved
ufl.edu account,To enable us upgrade your ufl.edu account for better online
services
You are require to use the link below:
https://webmail.cise.ufl.edu/squirrelmail/src/login.php
=============================================================
USERNAME: {---------}
PASSWORD: {---------}
==============================================================
Once we received your username and password above, then we will upgrade your
account by sending you new features to our https://webmail.cise.ufl.edu
NOTE: All your mail should be directed to the email address below and failure
to reply to this notification will determine that your account will undergo
closure. To avoid that, you are required to reply now.
Email Address: supportteam33@gmail.com
Thank You for Using ufl.edu account
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October 1st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Alert: Account Expires In 4 Days
From: "Webmail Help Desk" <webmail@helpdesk.org>
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:01:16 +0000
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Reply-To: abuse-t@live.com
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are
received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too
large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive
new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB)
or more of messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us
re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must
reply to this e-mail and enter your:
Current User name: { }
and Password: { }
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size
grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmail will move your oldest
email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will
continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by
email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will
be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender.
After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE a copy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Webmail Help Desk
email message attachment (Alert: Account Expires In 4 Days.eml)
September 23rd, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: IT SERVICEDate: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:24:30 -0400 Subject: Account Expire in 4 Day(s) Reply-To: "upgreadteam001@live.com" Dear Webmail User, This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which periodically checks the size of inbox, where new messages are received. The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email. Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of messages stored in your inbox on Webmail. To help us re-set your SPACE on our database prior to maintain our INBOX, you must reply to this e-mail and enter your Current User name ( ) and Password ( ). You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size grows to 20 MB, then a program on Webmail will move your oldest email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to receivenew email as it will be returned to the sender. After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE it to another folder. Thank you for your cooperation. webmail Help Desk
September 18th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your CISE name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF CISE users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:04:29 +0200 (CEST) Subject: CONFIRM YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY! From: "CISE.UFL.EDU HELP DESK"Reply-To: supportdesk902@gmail.com Dear CISE.UFL.EDU Account User, This Email is from (CISE.UFL.EDU) help desk and we are sending it to every of (CISE.UFL.EDU) User Accounts user for safety/maintainance from spam mails. And we are having congestions due to the anonymous registration of (CISE.UFL.EDU) accounts so we are shutting down some (CISE.UFL.EDU) accounts and your account was among those to be that needs to be re-updated due to this condition. We are sending you this email so that you can verify and in order to for safety and maintainance of your account.If you are still interested please confirm your account by filling the space below.Your User name, password,date of birth and your country information would be needed to verify your account. * Username: (------------)(Compulsory) * Password: (------------)(Compulsory) * Date of Birth: (------------) (optional) * Country Or Territory: (------------) (optional) Before sending your account details to us, you are advise to Login into this Link below: https://webmail.cise.ufl.edu/squirrelmail/src/login.phP Note that if your account do Login send us the details, if otherwise it means it has already been deleted. Sorry for the inconvinence this might cause you we are only trying to make sure you browse fine with our accounts. All you have to do is Click Reply and supply the information above, your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thanks for your attention to this request.Once again We apologize for any inconveniences. Warning!!! Account users that refuses to update his/her account after 7 Days of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. CISE.UFL.EDU HELP DESK CENTRE
September 18th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: Re: Server Upgrade Notification From: University Of FloridaReply-To: ufl.edu@engineer.com Attention:University of Florida Email User WE are upgrading generally without shutting down the old Server(NT06717) to a new and better Server (NT21766),hence the reason for the request and notification. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause our respected email users. You are to fill the details below to enable us upgrade and verify from the old server. It is secure and safe and you can change your information 72 hours after you receive email from us of confirmation. FILL THE DETAILS BELOW OR ANYWHERE IN THE MAIL Username : Password : Address : Department : Attention!!! Account owner that does not update his or her account within a given period of time after receiving this Notification will not be enjoying the use of these facilities. Thank you for using University of Florida Email. Notification Code:BC1G43TRJ Sarah Williams HelpDesk
September 17th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: UFL.EDU Webmail Team [mailto:tech-support@ufl.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:00 AM Subject: Comfirm Your ufl.edu Email Account !!! Dear UFL Webmail User, I am pleased to announce that on September 20th, 2008, ufl.edu will be transiting from its current e-mail service to a new and better Webmail service. This new e-mail service, based on popular web-based e-mail program, is one part of our collaboration tools that will also be available to all ufl.edu webmail account owners. The new Webmail service will replace Mailhost. Although hosted by ufl.edu messaging center, all existing ufl.edu e-mail account will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance from our data base, access to your e-mail via the Webmail client will be unavailable for some time during this maintenance window. We are currently upgrading our data base and we are eleting all ufl.edu email account to create more space for new accounts. To complete your ufl.edu Webmail account, you are to reply to this e-mail immediately to enable us upgrade your domain account and you are to send to us the following information below. Your Email Address Here ************* Correct Password Here ********* Over the next seven days you will receive additional information on the e-mail transition. All communications will be in this same format; an e-mail from me as ufl.edu’s Chief Information Officer. You will b directed to provide additional information on ufl.edu hosted websites. I am sure you will be pleased with this new service. Final Notification, Please Protect Your ufl.edu Webmail From Being Closed. Thank you for using ufl.edu WEBMAIL.
September 16th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: SUPRORT OFFICESubject: Dear Online Subscriber Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:45:45 +0000 (08:45 EDT) IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM Dear Online Subscriber, To complete your Online E-mail account and enable us upgrade our system so as to serve you better, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (*********) Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database Thank you for using OUR WEBMAIL E-MAIL ACCOUNT ! THE SUPPORT TEAM THE SUPPORT TEAM support@team.com
September 15th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: IT SERVICE [mailto:pkchick@bright.net]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 9:33 AM
To: updateteam@webmail.com
Subject: Account Expire in 4 Day(s)
Dear Webmail User,
This message was sent automatically by a program on Webmail which
periodically checks the size of inboxes, where new messages are
received.
The program is run weekly to ensure no one's inbox grows too large. If
your inbox becomes too large, you will be unable to receive new email.
Just before this message was sent, you had 18 Megabytes (MB) or more of
messages stored in your inbox on your Webmail. To help us re-set your
SPACE on our database prior to maintain your INBOX, you must reply to
this e-mail and enter your
Current User name ( )
and Password( ).
You will continue to receive this warning message periodically if your
inbox size continues to be between 18 and 20 MB. If your inbox size
grows to 20 MB, then a program on Bates Webmai will move your oldest
email to a folder in your home directory to ensure that you will
continue to be able to receive incoming email. You will be notified by
email that this has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will
be unable to receive new email as it will be returned to the sender.
After you read a message, it is best to REPLY and SAVE it to another
folder.
Thank you for your cooperation.
WEBMAIL Help Desk
E-mail:itservice1@live.com
September 15th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:09:52 -0400 From: Webmaster Administrative School <info@team.com> Reply-To: teamsupport@mail2webmaster.com Subject: Comfirm Your Account Details Dear Webmail User, We regret to announce to you that we will be making some vital maintainance on our Webmail system. During this process you might have login problems in signing into your Online account, to prevent this, you will have to confirm your account immediately after you receive this notification. To confirm and to keep your account active during and after this maintenance process, please reply to this message with the below account information. Failure to do this might result to a permanent deactivation of your user account from our database to enable us create more spaces for new users and to also reduce spam input. YOUR Education Webmail ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION Email Address: Email Password: Date of birth: Your account shall remain active after you must have successfully confir nil de: Your account shall remain active after you must have successfully confirmed your account details. Thanks for bearing with us. SChool Maitainance
September 14th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:05:51 -0500
From: Judith Bowen <jebowen@utpa.edu>
CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM
support901@live.com Dear Subscriber, This mail is to inform all our
{.EDU} users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from
now, So you as a Subscriber of our site, you are required to send us
your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still
making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be
deleting all mail account that is not functioning so as to create more
space for our new users. So you are to send us your mail account details
which are as follows:
*Login Page/Webpage:
*User name:
*Password:
*Date of birth:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address
deactivated from our database.Thank you for using .EDU webmail!FROM THE
SUPPORT TEAM.
support901@live.com
September 14th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:09:35 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Dear Account User, From: "Webmail Upgrade." <info@webmail.com> Reply-To: upgradeuser.account@live.com Dear Account User, This message is from the Webmail IT Service messaging center to all subscribers/webmail users. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center due to an unusual activities identified in our email system. We are deleting all unused Webmail Accounts. You are required to verify your webmail account by confirming your Webmail identity. This will prevent your Webmail account from been closed during this exercise. In order to confirm you Web-Mail identity, you are to provide the following data; First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: Password: Date of Birth: *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily. We thank you for your prompt attention t Smokky Flames: attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. We apologise for any inconvenience. Regards, Webmail IT Service.
September 11th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Upgrade Webmail Account. <info@WEBMAIL.COM> Subject: Dear Webmail Account User, Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:48:32 +0700 Dear Account User, This message is from the Webmail IT Service messaging center to all subscribers/webmail users. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center due to an unusual activities identified in our email system. We are deleting all unused Webmail Accounts. You are required to verify your webmail account by confirming your Webmail identity. This will prevent your Webmail account from been closed during this exercise. In order to confirm you Web-Mail identity, you are to provide the following data; First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: Password: Date of Birth: *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily. We thank you for your prompt attention t Smokky Flames: attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. We apologise for any inconvenience. Regards, Webmail IT Service
September 10th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Support Team <Support.Team@smtp.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 11:32 AM
CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team
EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM
support901@live.com
Dear Subscriber,
This mail is to inform all our {.EDU} users that we will be upgrading
our site in a couple of days from now, So you as a Subscriber of our
site, you are required to send us your Email account details so as to
enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further
be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not
functioning so as to create more space for our new users. So you are
to send us your mail account details which are as follows:
*Login Page/Webpage:
*User name:
*Password:
*Date of birth:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address
deactivated from our database.Thank you for using .EDU webmail!FROM
THE SUPPORT TEAM.
support901@live.com
September 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some CISE mail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF CISE users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: siamgdh@ksc.au.edu Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:14:15 +0700 (GMT) Subject: Dear ufl.edu E-mail Account User, Reply-To: webmaster.onlineservices@gmail.com Dear ufl.edu E-mail Account User, We are currently performing maintenance for our Digital mail Account owners due to the rate of internet passwords and other informations problems. And we discovered that our mail account owners have been receiving phishing mails form imposters asking for their Personal informations. So we intend upgrading our Digital mail Security Server for better online services. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption, you are advice to verify and confirm your account details below to enable us upgrade our Internet Service e.g. your Internet DSL connection and email account. Anyone who fails to do this may automatically lose his/her own account. Thanks for your understanding. To prevent the lost of your account please upadate it below before three days from now! Confirm Your email Account Details Below Username: Password: Note that we request your username and password for Identification purpose only and you will be sent a new confirmation/alphanumerical password so that it will only be valid during this period and can be changed after this process. Thanks for using the Internet service. University of Florida CISE Department
September 7th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Olson, Andrew J. [mailto:OLSONAJ@sbu.edu]
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 8:19 AM
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team
CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team
EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM
support60@live.com
Dear Subscriber,
This mail is to inform all our {.EDU} users that we will be upgrading
our site in a couple of days from now, So you as a Subscriber of our
site, you are required to send us your Email account details so as to
enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further
be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not
functioning so as to create more space for our new users. So you are
to send us your mail account details which are as follows:
*Login Page/Webpage:
*User name:
*Password:
*Date of birth:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address
deactivated from our database.Thank you for using .EDU webmail!
FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM.
support60@live.com
September 6th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:30:03 -0400 Reply-To: websupport12345@mail2webmaster.com From: MAIL ADMIN <websupport12345@mail2webmaster.com> Subject: CONFIRM YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT This message is from mail admin messaging center. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are canceling unused email account to create more space for new accounts.To prevent your account from closing you will have to update it below to know it's status as a currently used account. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY BELOW Email Username : Email Password : Date of Birth : Warning!!! Any account owner that refuses to update his/her account within Three days of this update notification will loose his/her accountpermanently. Warning Code :ID67788980 websupport12345@mail2webmaster.com
September 4th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
From: Webmail Support Team [mailto:notification@support.com] Sent: Thu 9/4/2008 12:22 AM Subject: Confirm Your Webmail Account Details Dear Account User, This message is from webmail messaging center to all webmail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are deleting all unused webmail account to create more space for new accounts. To prevent your Account from closing you will have to update it by providing the information requested below: Confirm Your Account Details Webmail ID: Password: DOB: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password so that it will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. Thanks for your understanding. Webmail Administrator. Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account within seven days of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently.
September 1st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password.
Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:01:13 -0600 (MDT) From: SAMANTHA ELAINE SANCHEZSubject: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM support50@live.com Dear Subscriber, This mail is to inform all our {.EDU} users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now, So you as a Subscriber of our site, you are required to send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning so as to create more space for our new users. So you are to send us your mail account details which are as follows: *Login Page/Webpage: *User name: *Password: *Date of birth: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database.Thank you for using .EDU webmail!FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM. support50@live.com
September 1st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
From: "CUSTOMER SERVICE" <info@webmas.com> Reply-To: webmaster_upgrade@live.com Subject: Dear Webmail Account Owner Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:42:40 -0200 Dear Webmail Account Owner. You are receiving this email with regards to your personal account. Please read carefully before continuing as some vital information is being updated. Your account is showing to be incomplete due to a data failure in our systems and you MUST provide us with a correct information within 48 hours of receiving this email. so that we will crate more space for you to receive email for each and every one without problem. and also we are deleting all the spam mails that comes into your mail account so that you can receive good email from friends and family. To update your account provide us with the following details and send to the below email webmaster_upgrade@live.com: ********************************** 1.Username: 2.Account Password: 3.Full Name: 4.Country: 5.Age ********************************** Ensure the informations are correct carefully before submitting it, mistakes can terminate your account. Thank you for your support. Account Supervisor Team 2008.
August 30th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to be from the Campus USA Credit Union in regards to the need to validate your credit card information. This e-mail presents a web link which will take you to a web page that appears to be the Campus USA Credit Union but is not. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your bank account information.
Here is the text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: Campus USA C.U. [mailto:support@cucu.com] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: Credit Card Validation Failed Dear Campus USA Credit Union account holder, One of your credit cards could not be validated. While processing your information, your credit card 4899-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX could not pass the validation process. In order to resolve this problems, complete our online forms by clicking on the following link: Click here to access our online forms After all the necessary information will be gathered, the limitations on your account will be removed, and your session will be continued as normally. Thank you for taking your time, Campus USA C.U. Account Review Dept. Copyright 2008 Campus USA Credit Union. All rights reserved
August 23rd, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
From: admin@ufl.edu [mailto:info@ufl.edu]
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:23 PM
Subject: Email Attention (Urgent Response)
Dear Subscriber,
This mail is to inform all our {ufl.edu/other related} users that we
will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a
Subscriber of our site you are required to send us your Email
account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use
of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all
mail account that is not functioning so as to create more space for
our new users. So you are to send us your mail account details which
are as follows:
*Login Page:
*User name:
*Password:
*Date of birth:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address
deactivated from our database.Thank you for using UFL.EDU webmail!
FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM.
support.08@live.co.uk
August 20th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: <error@uflwebmail.com> Reply-To: info.update02@gmail.com Subject: WebNews Email Account Update Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:44:10 +1300 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This is a WebNews Email Account Update Please see the bottom of this mailing on this information. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: THE UFL WEBMAIL SYSTEM WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE SOME PROBLEMS ABOUT EACH CUSTOMER ACCOUNT EMAIL. DUE TO ERROR CODE 334409. WE DISCOVER THAT IN SOME FEW HOURS FROM NOW EACH CUSTOMER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS HIS OR HER EMAIL ACCOUNT SO YOU ARE REQUIRE TO SEND YOUR FULL EMAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD FOR A NEW ACCOUNT UPDATE. SO YOU HAVE TO SEND THIS INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY SO THAT WE CAN UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND YOU WILL STOP RECEIVEING SPAM EMAILS. YOU ARE TO SEND US THE INFORMATION TO ENABLE US TO UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND YOU ARE TO SEND US THIS INFORMATION VIA EMAIL:info.update02@gmail.com Note:You have to understand that the reason while we are not sending this message from our own private account is due to some minor problem we have now that while we are sending this email to you through our private email so do get back to us immediately. BELOW THE INFORMATION RQRUIRE FOR ACCOUT UPDATE 1)Full Email Address: 2)password: 3)age/country: 4)date of birth: 5)First name/Last name: Copyright © 2008 University of Florida All Rights Reserved.
August 19th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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Subject: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:48:03 -1000 From: Leslie YoungCONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: Email Support Team EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM support40@live.com Dear Subscriber, This mail is to inform all our {.EDU} users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now, So you as a Subscriber of our site, you are required to send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning so as to create more space for our new users. So you are to send us your mail account details which are as follows: *Login Page/Webpage: *User name: *Password: *Date of birth: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database.Thank you for using .EDU webmail!FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM. support40@live.com
August 18th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need you to follow some instructions in an attachment because your email account was sending too much spam. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
From: eimi@external-nat-space1.cec.wustl.edu Subject: status Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:57:18 -0700 Dear user [username]@ufl.edu, We have received reports that your email account was used to send a huge amount of spam messages during the last week. Probably, your computer had been infected by a recent virus and now runs a trojaned proxy server. We recommend you to follow our instructions in order to keep your computer safe. Best regards, ufl.edu support team. attachment: mail.bat
August 16th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:32:28 -0400 (CLT) Subject: UPDATE/UPGRADE YOUR UFL EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW From: "UF UPGRADE TEAM"Reply-To: customercareupdate@inMail24.com Dear UF Email Owner, This message is from the Account Messaging Center to all UF Email owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center. We are deleting all unused UFL email account to create more space for new ones. To prevent your account from being closed/deactivated you will have to update/upgrade it below so that we will know that it's a presently used account. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL BELOW: Email Username : ................ Email Password : ................ Date of Birth : ................. Country or Territory : .......... ACT Warning!!! Any UFL Email user that refuses to update his/her Email account within three days of receiving this warning will lose his/her Email permanently. Thanks, UF Team BETA.
August 13th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail presents a web link which will take you to a web page that appears to be the UF web mail login page but is not. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account.
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From: - Subject: PLEASE, SECURE YOUR ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY!!! From: University of Florida <it_dept@ufl.edu> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:48:40 -0400 August Update, 2008. FROM: University of Florida Technical Support We have just upgraded to the latest Webmail for your support and security. It is important that you login to your account immediately to make sure that your account information is still active and up to date. To login to your Webmail, follow the link below: Click Here to Secure Your Account <xxxx://ufl.pinned-reviews.com/> Note that this message was sent to all University of Florida Webmail users and it is mandatory to follow. Kind regards, Copyright © University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 All Rights Reserved
August 12th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:20:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: VERIFICATION OF YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT From: "THE UFL WEBMAIL HELP DESK" <helpdesk@UFL.EDU> Reply-To: helpdeskhd08@yahoo.com Dear UFL Webmail User, To complete maintainance of your UFL webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter the following informations below; Name: Password: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your UFL webmail account at https://webmail.ufl.edu/ We apologise for any inconveniences, but trust you understand that our primary concern is for our customers to be totally secure. THE UFL WEBMAIL HELP DESK
August 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: EDU WEBMAIL SUBSCRIBER [mailto:subscriber12@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 6:01 PM
Subject: ATTENTION: EDU WEBMAIL SUBSCRIBER:
ATTENTION: EDU WEBMAIL SUBSCRIBER:
This mail is to inform all our {EDU WEBMAIL} users that we will be
upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a Subscriber
of our site you are required to send us your Email account details so as
to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further
informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not
functioning so as to create more space for new user. so you are to send
us your mail account details which are as follows:
*User name:
*Password:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated
from our database.
Your response should be send to the following e-mail address.
Your Admin Manager: subscriber12@hotmail.com
Yours In Service.
Mr Fred Johnson.
August 6th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: WEBMAIL SUPPORT TEAM <support_center@comcast.net> Subject: Verify Your Account Information Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:58:29 +0000 (08:58 EDT) NOTICE FROM THE WEBMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Dear Webmail Subscriber, To complete your Webmail Account and enable us upgrade your account so as to serve you better, You are required to send the following information as stated below: Webmail Account User Name:............ Webmail Account Password:............. Our system requires further account verification for new updating Thank you for using our webmail !
August 2nd, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: Webmail IT Service <it-service@webmail.service> Subject: Webmail IT Service Reply-To: webmaster-sasupenn@live.com Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 15:19:40 +0100 (BST) Dear Staff/Student This message is from the Webmail IT Service messaging center to all subscribers/webmail users. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center due to an unusual activities identified in our email system. We are deleting all unused Webmail Accounts. You are required to verify your webmail account by confirming your Webmail identity. This will prevent your Webmail account from been closed during this exercise. In order to confirm you Web-Mail identity, you are to provide the following data; First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: Password: Date of Birth: *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. We apologise for any inconvenience. Regards, Webmail IT Service
July 31st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to some webmail account maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: IT Service [mailto:j7rwhawrt@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:50 PM Subject: Alert: Account Confirmation Dear Staff/Student This message is from the Webmail IT Service messaging center to all subscribers/webmail users. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center due to an unusual activities identified in our email system. We are deleting all unused Webmail Accounts. You are required to verify your webmail account by confirming your Webmail identity. This will prevent your Webmail account from been closed during this exercise. In order to confirm you Web-Mail identity, you are to provide the following data; First Name: Last Name: Username/ID: Password: Date of Birth: *Important* Please provide all these information completely and correctly otherwise due to security reasons we may have to close your account temporarily. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your Webmail Account. We apologise for any inconvenience. Regards, IT Service
July 31st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to a security procedure. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: HELP DESK OF FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY <hongyu@EUNET.YU> Date: July 31, 2008 2:11:16 PM EDT Subject: DEAR SUBSCRIBER Reply-To: customerdeptaffairs@gmail.com We are writting you, advising that you change the password on your account in order to prevent any unauthorized account access following the network intrusion we previously communicated. we have found the vulnerability that caused this issue, and have instigated a system wide security audit to improve and enhance our current security, in order to continue using our services you are require to update your account details below. To complete your account verification, you must reply to this email:customerdeptaffairs@gmail.com immediately and enter your account details below. First Name:(**************) User name: (**************) password: (**************) Failure to do this will immediately render your account deactivated from our database. We apologise for the inconvenience that this will cause you during thisperiod, but trust you understand that our primary concern is for our customers and for the security of their data. our customers are totally secure FSU Help Desk
July 30th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to web mail maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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Subject: **CONFIRM YOUR ufl.edu USER ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY** Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:19:53 -0500 (PET) From: UFL. EDU SUPPORT TEAM <SUPPORT.upgrade@ufl.edu> Reply-To: upgrade.confirmation@live.com Dear ufl.edu Subscriber, To complete your .ufl.edu account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your https://webmail.ufl.edu/login.do Username: Password: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. We apologise for the inconvenience that this will cause you during this period, but trust you understand that our primary concern is for our customers and for the security of their data. Our customers are totally secure. Regards ufl.edu SUPPORT TEAM
July 29th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to web mail maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:39:46 +1000 From: Tech/Maintenance officer serge.baillargeon@3web.net> Reply-to: account_upgradeteam@hotmail.com Subject: ATTENTION!!! Dear webmail.edu User. This mail is to notify all users that the site will be undergoing upgrade in a couple of days from now. Hence, as a user of our site, you are required to send us your email account details to enable us acknowledge account activeness Furthermore, be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not active so as to create more space for new users. Therefore you are advice to send us your mail account details As requested below *User name:......... *Password:.............. *Date of birth:................ *Security question:............. *Security answer:...................... All users are advise to complete this update. Regards Mark Anderson Tech/Maintenance officer
July 25th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to web mail maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: WEBMAIL.UFL.EDU HELP DESK [mailto:helpdesk@ufl.edu] Reply-To: steadybillings@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: PLEASE VERIFICATION OF ACCOUNT FOR MAINTAINANCE Dear WEBMAIL.UFL.EDU User, To complete maintainance of your UFL webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter the following informations below; Name: Password: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your UFL webmail account at https://webmail.ufl.edu/ We apologise for any inconveniences, but trust you understand that our primary concern is for our customers to be totally secure. THE WEBMAIL.UFL.EDU HELP DESK
July 17th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your name and account password due to web mail maintenance. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: "FEDEX DELIVERY POST" <info@fedexng.com> To: "FEDEX DELIVERY POST" <info@fedexng.com> Reply-To: <fedexdeliveryteam001@live.com> Subject: VERIFICATION OF ACCOUNT FOR MAINTAINANCE Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:58:10 -0400 Dear UFL Webmail User, To complete maintainance of your UFL webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter the following informations below; Name: Password: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your UFL webmail account at https://webmail.ufl.edu/ We apologise for any inconveniences, but trust you understand that our primary concern is for our customers to be totally secure. THE UFL WEBMAIL HELP DESK
July 17th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your account password in order to complete your account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: sussuporteam@ymail.com Subject: [VIDEO] Comfirm Your E-mail Address ! Date: July 17, 2008 12:30:20 AM EDT Reply-To: sussuporteam@ymail.com Dear Ufl.edu Subscriber, To complete your ufl.edu account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (*********) if you are the rightfull owner of this account, and help us to fight sparm mails. Failure to do this will immediately render your email address in-active from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your ufl.edu account at: [removed] NOTE: You are advice to change your password in the next 7 working days after undergoing this process for sercurity reasons. Thank you for using ufl.edu ! The Ufl.edu Support Team
July 12th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming that your e-mail address was compromised and asks you for your e-mail address and password in order to resolve the problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. The UF IT Security Office will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: Team@ufl.edu [mailto:scottymill@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:43 PM Subject: REPLY A.S.A.P Dear Students Subscriber, We would like to inform you that we are currently carrying out scheduled maintenance and upgrade of our webmail service and as a result our email client has been changed and your orignal password will be reset. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. To complete your UFL.edu students email account, you must reply to this email immediately by supplying the information below: 1)USERNAME: 2)PASSWORD: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. Thank you for using Penn State College webmail ! UFL.EDU IT TEAM *****CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT***** Penn State SUPPORT TEAM" tech-support@ufl.edu University Of Florida
July 12th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to accept manuscripts for publication on behalf of Elsevier Journals. These are fraudulent emails that are being distributed widely in the scientific community. These spam messages use fake publisher email addresses and attempt to appear as official communications from the publisher.
Here is the body of the scam email message:
ELSEVIER: BUILDING INSIGHTS; BREAKING BOUNDARIES MANUSCRIPTS SUBMISSION On behalf of all the Editors-in-chief of Elsevier Journals, we wish to Communicate to you that we are currently accepting manuscripts in all Fields of human Endeavour. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts Reporting recent developments in their fields. Papers submitted will Be sorted out and published in any of our numerous journals that best Fits. This is a special publication procedure which published works Will be discussed at seminars (organized by Elsevier) at strategic Cities all over the world. Please maximize this opportunity to Showcase your research work to the world. The submitted papers must be written in English and describe original research not published nor currently under review by other journals. Parallel submissions will not be accepted. Our goal is to inform authors about their paper(s) within one week of receipt. All submitted papers, if relevant to the theme and objectives of the journal, will go through an external peer-review process. Submissions should include an abstract, 5-10 key words, the e-mail address of the corresponding author. The paper Length should not exceed 30 double-spaced pages including figures and references on 8.5 by 11 inch paper using at least 11 point font. Authors should select a category designation for their manuscripts (article, short communication, review, etc.). Papers should be submitted electronically via email in Microsoft Word or PDF attachments; and should Include a cover sheet containing corresponding Author?s name, Paper Title, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax number, emailaddress etc. Would-be authors should send their manuscript to: elsevierpublications@live.com Kind Regards, Philip Mcgregor (Prof.) PS: Pls. show interest by mailing elsevierpublications@live.com if your Manuscript is not ready but will be ready soon.
July 12th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming that your e-mail address was compromised and asks you for your e-mail address and password in order to resolve the problem. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. The UF IT Security Office will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: "University Webmail"Reply-To: c__ta@live.com Sender: helpdskuniversityofchicago@gmail.com Subject: NOTICE EMAIL USER Dear Customer, Our investigation of spam complaints shows that your email address is compromised and was used to send spam message through webmail system. Your email address will be disable if you did not comply with this email by filling out this form and have it sent back to us. CUSTOMER BILLING FORM. First Name.: Middle Name. Last Name.: Email Address.: PASSWORD.: RETYPE PASSWORD.: Student ID.: Date Of Birth.: Thank you, University Information Technology Security Office.
July 10th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: "UFL.EDU" <serge.baillargeon@3web.net> Date: July 10, 2008 11:31:50 AM EDT Subject: UPGRADE YOUR UFL.EDU EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW!! Reply-To: verification_u@live.com Dear UFL.EDU Email Account Owner, This message is from UFL.EDU messaging center to all UFL.EDUemail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are deleting all unused email accounts to create space for new accounts. To prevent your account from being deactivated, you will have to upgrade it. UPGRADE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT Email Username : ............... Email Password : .............. Date of Birth : .................. Country or Territory : ......... Warning!!! Account owners that refuses to update their accounts within seven(7) days of receiving this email will lose their accounts permanently. Thank you for using UFL.EDU! Warning Code: USV64MT1 Thanks, UFL.EDU WEBMAIL TEAM UFL.EDU BETA UFL.EDU TEAM
July 10th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: University Florida Webmail Service [mailto:uflcustomercareservice@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:33 AM Subject: Notice From ufl.edu . (Please Read) Dear webmail.ufl.edu Webmail Subscribers, This is to formally notify you that we are presently working on the webmail.ufl.edu, and this can close your webmail account with webmail.ufl.edu completely. To avoid this, please send your Surname: Password: to webmail.ufl.edu customer care email address:costomercarecenter@gmail.com Please do this,so your webmail.ufl.edu Webmail account can be protected from being close from spam emails. Your immediate response is highly needed. WE AWAIT YOUR URGENT RESPONDS ONLINE DIRECTOR JERRY WHITE
July 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: SCHOOL WEBMAIL TEAM [info@mail2webmaster.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:51 PM Subject: Confirm Your School WebMail Details Dear Webmail Account User, This message is from School WebMail Messaging Center to all our account owners. We are currently upgrading our School data base and e-mail center. We are deleting all unused School WebMail account to create more space for new accounts. In other not to be suspended, you will have to update your account by providing the information listed below: Confirm Your School WebMail Details. Email ID: Password: Date of Birth: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password that will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. We are very sorry for any inconveniency this may have cost you. Thanks for your understanding. School WebMail Administrator. Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account within seven days of receiving this notice end up being suspended permanently.
July 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: Information From CDM.COM Webmail TEAM <info_managementcenter@cdm.com> Reply-To: support_team01@info.lt Subject: Comfirm Your UFL.EDU Webmail Account !!! Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:39:53 +0200 (CEST) (13:39 EDT) Dear UFL.EDU Webmail Account Owner, This message is from UFL.EDU messaging center to all UFL.EDU email account owners. On Wenesday, July 9th, 2008, from 8:55 PM until 4:25 AM, all Mailhub systems will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance in HARVARD.EDU Access to your e-mail via the Webmail client will be unavailable for some time during this maintenance window. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center - see homepage. We are, deleting all UFL.EDU email account to create more space for new accounts. To complete your UFL.EDU Webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your CORRECT PASSWORD here (*********) immediately for upgrading, Failure to do this will immediately render your Email address here(***************************) deactivated from our database. Once we have updated your account current records will be sent your Online Account and your service will not be interrupted and will continue working as normal. Your Email Address Here ************* Correct Password Here ********* Date of Birth *********** Final Notification, Please Protect Your UFL.EDU Webmail From Being Closed. To provide easy access to all your account administration functions, we have moved these functions to easy Webmail at http://webmail.ufl.edu you can also confirm your email address by logging into your webmail account. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you for using UFL.EDU! The UFL.EDU Webmail TEAM"
July 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the UFL webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
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From: ONLINE SERVICES <upgrade@UFL.EDU> Reply-To: eduwebupgrade@live.com Subject: Important Email Account Verification Update Date:Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:07:34 +1200 (00:07 EDT) This mail is from the UFL and it is to inform all our UFL Webmail users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a user of our site you are required to send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning to create more space for new users. Upgrade your account with the following details: Full Name: Email: Password: Department: WARNING: Any mail user that refuses to send his/her verification details with in the next seven(7) days of receipt of this mail, his/her mail account will be erased permanently from the site. verification code: ufl:65248671/852 Thanks for using UFL.
July 8th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the UFL webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: ONLINE SERVICES [mailto:upgrade@ufl.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:13 AM Subject: UFL.EDU WEBMAIL UPGRADE NOTICS This mail is from the UFL and it is to inform all our UFL Webmail users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a user of our site you are required to send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning to create more space for new users. Upgrade your account with the following details: Full Name: Email: Password: Department: WARNING: Any mail user that refuses to send his/her verification details with in the next seven(7) days of receipt of this mail, his/her mail account will be erased permanently from the site. verification code: ufl:65248671/852 Thanks for using UFL.
July 7th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the UF webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION MESSAGING CENTERDate: July 7, 2008 6:05:42 PM EDT Subject: UPDATE YOUR EMAIL NOW Reply-To: ufl.edu@live.com Dear University Email Owner, This message is from University Communication messaging center to all University email Email owners.We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail center.We are deleting all unused University email to create more space for new one. To prevent your account from closing you will have to update it below so that we will know that it's a present used account. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL BELOW Email Address........ Username....................... password............... Netid........... Date of Birth : ................. Country or Territory : .......... Warning!!! Email owner that refuses to update his or her Email,within Seven days of receiving this warning will lose his or her Email permanently. Thanks, University Team
July 2nd, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the UF webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 20:11:33 -0400 From: Ufl.Edu Customer CareSubject: Dear Ufl.Edu Subscriber, Dear Ufl.Edu Subscriber, This message is from Ufl.Edu messaging center to all Ufl.Edu email account owners. OnThur, Jun 03rd, 2008, from 01:00 AM until 10:00 PM, all Ufl.Edu systems will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance. Access to your e-mail via the mail client will be unavailable for some time during this maintenance window. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center - see homepage. We are deleting all Ufl.Edu email account to create more space for new accounts. To complete your Ufl.Edu Webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (******) Failure to do this will immediately render your emailaddresshere(**********) deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your Ufl.Edu account at https://webmail.Ufl.Edu Thank you for using THE Ufl.Edu"
June 28th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password in conjunction with some maintenance to the UF webmail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: "UPDRAGING CENTRE"Subject: Attn: EDU WEBMAIL Subscriber: Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:13:54 -0400 Attn: EDU WEBMAIL Subscriber: This mail is to inform all our {EDU WEBMAIL} users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a Subscriber of our site you are required to send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning so as to create more space for new user. so you are to send us your mail account details which are as follows: *User name: *Password: Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. Your response should be send to the following e-mail address. Your Admin Manager: subscribercustomer@hotmail.com Yours In Service. Mr John Frad FROM THE EDU WEBMAIL SUPPORT TEAM
June 20th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, password, and date of birth in conjunction with some maintenance to the UF mail service. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: accountupdate@ufl.edu Dear customer, We write to notify you that we will be carrying out some temporary maintenance on our service due to congestion in all customers email account. Please be informed that customers will be restricted from accessing their account in fews days time. This is to guide against SPAM and will also enable us to update all e-mail account for a better service. In regards,you are required to send your account information to our MAIL CONTROL UNIT for maintainance and update. User ID:........................ Password:....................... Date of Birth:.................. Country:........................ Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to upgrade his or her account before two weeks of receiving this warning will loose his or her account permanently. ALL ACCOUNT INFORMATION SHOULD BE SENT TO: supportaccountupdate@hotmail.com We sincerely Apologise for any inconveniences this might have caused you. Thanks for your co-operation. Sincerely, Customer Care Department, MAIL CONTROL UNIT.
June 19th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, and password in conjunction with an update to the webmail system. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: "Webmail Support Team"Subject: DEAR WEBMAIL SUBSCRIBERS. Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:11:03 +0100 Dear Webmail Subscriber, This mail is to inform users that we will be upgrading our webmail site date.Subscribers of our site are required to send us email account details to enable us know if you are making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will delete all mail accounts that are not functioning, to create more space for new user. Please send us your mail account details as follows: *User name: *Password: *Date of birth: Failure to do this will leads to immediate deactivation of your email address from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your account Thank you for using our webmail! FROM WEBMAIL TEAM
June 18th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, and password in conjunction with maintenance to your ufl.edu account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: helpdesk@ufl.edu [mailto:UFL.EDU.SUPPORT.TEAM@smtp.ufl.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:41 AM Subject: Confirm Your Email Address!!! Dear ufl.edu Subscriber, We are currently carrying-out a mentainance process to your ufl.edu account, to complete this process you must reply to this email immediately, and enter your User Name here (**********) And Password here (**********) if you are the rightful owner of this account. This process we help us to fight against spam mails. Failure to summit your password, will render your email addressin-active from our database. NOTE: You will be send a password reset messenge in next seven (7) working days after undergoing this process for security reasons. Thank you for using ufl.edu! THE UFL.EDU TEAM
June 13th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, and password in conjunction with an upgrade to our "Digital webmail Server". This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: UF Technical Informations DepartmentReply-To: tcchelpdesk@consultant.com Subject: Attention UF Account Holder Urgent Reply Needed Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:47:16 -0700 (PDT) (12:47 EDT) Attention E-Mail Account Holder, We are currently performing maintenance on our Digital webmail Server. We intend upgrading our Digital webmail Security Server for better online services. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption,Please you must reply to this email immediately and enter your Username here: ( )and password here:( ) and Check out your net features and enhancements with your new and improved webmail account,to enable us upgrade your Account for better online services please reply to this mail. Gatorlink Mail Technical Services University Of Florida Copyright © 2002-2008 William A. McArthur, Jr. Copyright © 2003-2008
June 10th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, password, and date of birth as a result of an upgrade to the UF webmail servers. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: "WebMail Support Team"Subject: Confirm Your WebMail Details Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:16:43 -0400 Dear Webmail Account User, This message is from webmail messaging center to all webmail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are deleting all unused webmail account to create more space for new accounts. To prevent your Account from closing you will have to update it by providing the information requested below: Confirm Your Details. Webmail ID: Password: Dob: You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password so that it will only be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. Thanks for your understanding. Webmail Administrator. Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account within seven days of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently.
June 9th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username and password as a result of an upgrade to the UF mail servers. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: Ufl Technical Support Team [mailto:support@Ufl.net] Dear Ufl Email Account User, We wrote to you on 28th April 2008 advising that you change the password on your account in order to prevent any unauthorised account access following the network instruction we previously communicated. all Mailhub systems will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance. Access to your e-mail via the Webmail client will be unavailable for some time during this maintenance period. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center i.e homepage view. We shall be deleting old [Ufl Edu] email accounts which are no longer active to create more space for new accounts users. we have also investigated a system wide security audit to improve and enhance our current security. In order to continue using our services you are require to update and re-comfirmed your email account details as requested below. To complete your account re-comfirmation,you must reply to this email immediately and enter your account details as requested below. Username : (**************) Password : (**************) Date of Birth : (**************) Future Password : (**************)(Optional) Failure to do this will immediately render your account deactivated from our database and service will not be interrupted as important messages may as well be lost due to your declining to re-comfirmed to us your account account details. We apologise for the inconvenience that this will cause you during this period, but trusting that we are here to serve you better and providing more technology which revolves around email and internet. It is also pertinent,you understand that our primary concern is for our customers, and for the security of their files and data. COMFIRMATION CODE: GN-/93-1A388-480 Technical Support Team Regards Ufl Support/Maintainance Team TSR.
June 6th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail with the subject "Confirm Your Email Account !!!" claiming to need your username and password in order to complete your webmail account. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to steal your identity or gain access to your e-mail account. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: "WEBMAIL SUPPORT"To: "WEBMAIL SUPPORT" Subject: Confirm Your Email Account !!! Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:47:14 -0400 Dear Webmail Subscriber, To complete your webmail account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (*********) and your user name here (-----------) Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your webmail account. Thank you for using! THE SUPPORT TEAM WEBMAIL SUPPORT
June 5th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail claiming to need your username, password, and date of birth as a result of an upgrade of the webmail server. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to obtain your username and password. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message body:
From: Web Communications [mailto:web.communications@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:52 PM
Subject: Dear Subscriber
Dear UFL.EDU.WEBMAIL Subscriber,
This mail is to inform all { UFL.EDU.WEBMAIL} users that we will be
upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a Subscriber
of our site you are required to send us your Email account details so
as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box and
to upgrade your email account to our new email account and to improve
the site browsing system.
Be informed that we will delete all mail account that is not functioning
so as to create more space for new user (Students and staffs).so you are
to send us your mail account details which are as follows:
*User name:
*Password:
*Date of birth:
Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated
from our database. To confirm your email address by logging into your
UFL.EDU account at https: webmail.ufl.edu
Thank you for using UFL.EDU.WEBMAIL !
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
May 27th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail with the subject "UP-GRADE YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT" claiming to need your password as a result of an upgrade of the webmail server. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to obtain your username and password. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: THE UFL UP-GRADE SUPPORT TEAMSubject: UP-GRADE YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:22:32 -0500 (CDT) (08:22 EDT) Dear valued customer, We are currently performing maintenance for our Digital Webmail Customers. We intend upgrading our Digital Webmail Security Server for better online services. In order to ensure you do not experience service interruption,Please you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (********) and Check out your new features and enhancements with your new and improved Ufl Account,To enable us upgrade your Ufl Account for better online services please reply to this mail. Thank You For Using Ufl Account
May 15th, 2008: OpenSSL Vulnerability in Debian-based Linux systems
VULNERABILITY:
A vulnerability in the OpenSSL implementation has been discovered that
affects Debian-based Linux systems. The flaw impacts all SSH and SSL
keys generated on those systems between September 2006 and May 2008.
While the flaw directly impacts users of OpenSSH, OpenSSL and OpenVPN
on Debian-based systems, it also affects other Linux systems where an
SSH key or SSL certificate was created on a Debian-based system and
then transferred for use on another Linux system.
Debian-based Linux systems: http://www.debian.org/misc/children-distros
THREAT IMPACT:
UF is the target of SSH scans constantly. Tools were released last
night that make bruteforcing all possible keys very easy.
If your system is vulnerable, it's
only a matter of time before your system is compromised using one of
these keys.
SOLUTION:
Most vendors had already put out updated openssl-based packages.
Update your system to the latest patches and regenerate your SSH keys
and SSL certificates. Note, patching alone is not enough to protect
against this vulnerability. SSH keys and SSL certificates should be
regenerated as well.
Ubuntu has created openssl-blacklist, openssh-blacklist and openvpn-blacklist, which contain a listing of vulnerable keys that are "blacklisted" and can be used with the openssl-vulnkey tool to scan your system for weak keys. Additionally, if you don't need SSH open to the entire world, either turn it off or limit what IP addresses can connect to it. Consider using either port knocking to hide your SSH server and tools such as fail2ban and psad to block IPs that repeatedly fail to authenticate.
UFIRT SCANNING:
The UF IT Security Team will be conducting vulnerability scans against
SSH servers on the UF network and notifications will be sent to
respective admins. Scans will originate from one of our scanners named
authorized-scanner-X.ns.ufl.edu where X can be 0-4. These IPs are
within 128.227.128.52/30.
MORE INFORMATION:
DSA-1571-1 openssl -- predictable random number generator
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1571
DSA-1576-1 openssh -- predictable random number generator
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1576
May 14th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail with the subject "Update Your Account!!" claiming to need your username and password in order to keep your e-mail account active during a webmail server upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to obtain your username and password. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: Dear Account OwnerDate: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:53:45 Subject: Update Your Account!! Dear Account Owner, This message is from Webmail messaging center to all Webmaile mail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mailaccount center.We are deleting all Webmail email account to createmore space for new accounts.To prevent your account from closing youwill have to update it belowso that we will know that it's a presentused account. Your response should be sent toadmin manager Email: updateacc@gmail.com *************************************************** CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY BELOW Email Username : EMAIL Password : Date of Birth : Country or Territory : *************************************************** I do wait for your urgent reply. Web Mail Trems
May 5th, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail with the subject "ufl.edu E-mail upgrade" claiming to need your username and password in order to keep your e-mail account active during a mail server upgrade. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to obtain your username and password. UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: webmaster@ufl.eduSubject: ufl.edu E-mail upgrade. Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 12:55:15 Dear ufl.edu Account Owner, This message is from ufl.edu messaging center to all ufl.edu email account owners. The Office of Information Technology is in the process of migrating all ufl.edu email accounts to upgraded central e-mail services. We are deleting all unused ufl.edu email accounts to create more spaces for new accounts. To prevent your account from being closed, you will have to provide the information below to update it so that we will be sure that your account is still active presently. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY BELOW: E-mail Username : .......... ..... E-mail Password : ................ Date of Birth : ................ Location : ................ Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her email account within 30days of receiving this warning will lose his or her email account permanently. Thank you for using ufl.edu Warning Code:VX2G99AAJ Case ID is 1578207. Kind Regards, ufl.edu Webmaster. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.
May 1st, 2008: E-mail Phishing Alert!
UF users should be aware and not respond to an e-mail with the subject "Attention subscriber!!!" claiming to need your username and password in response to a computer virus outbreak. This e-mail is a scam targeting UF users in order to obtain your username and password. Remember, UF IT administrators will never ask you for your account password, especially in e-mail.
Here is the full text of the phishing e-mail message:
From: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDADate: Thu, 1 May 2008 17:10:36 Subject: Attention subscriber!!! Dear subscriber Notification from UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EMAIL, We Notice that some of our subscribers are introducing a virus into our NETWORK and it is affecting our SYSTEM.For this simple reason,we advice that all subscribers of UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EMAIL should provide us with the below information so that we can prevent the ACCOUNT from the virus. Kindly note that failure to provide this information will lead to their Email Account termination within 48 hours. Information Needed: Full Name: User Name: Password: Brown Walter Customer Care Center.
January 15th, 2008: E-mail Scam Alert!
The UF community should be on alert for a fraudulent e-mail message (subject: "VERIFY YOUR UFL EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW") which is currently circulating on the Internet. This message is a 'phishing' scam -- an attempt to lure recipients into revealing personal information for the purpose of identity theft.
Please do NOT respond to the "VERIFY YOUR UFL EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW" message!
Any legitimate communication from UF regarding your account will include a telephone number you can call to verify the authenticity of the message.
And in any case, you should never share your UF/GatorLink password with ANYONE! Not your spouse/partner, children, best friend, Help-Desk tech-support person, nor ANYONE! EVER!
See the UF Security ID Theft and Other Internet Scams page for more information about protecting your identity.
Full text of the phishing scam e-mail.
From: UFLTEAM [mailto:uflteam@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 11:44 PM Subject: VERIFY YOUR UFL EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW VERIFY YOUR UFL EMAIL ACCOUNT NOW Dear Ufl Email Account Owner,This message is from Ufl messaging center to all Ufl email account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are deleting all Ufl email account to create morespace for new accounts. To prevent your account from closing you will have to update it below so that we will know that it's a present used account. CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL IDENTITY BELOW Email Username : .......... ..... EMAIL Password : ................ Date of Birth : ................. Country or Territory : .......... Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account within Seven days of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Thank you for using Ufl.edu! Warning Code:VX2G99AAJ Thanks, Ufl.edu Team UFL.EDU BETA
Another version of the same fake e-mail looks like this:
From: "ACCOUNT VERIFICATION" <varification02@bellsouth.net> To: "ACCOUNT VERIFICATION" <varification02@bellsouth.net> Subject: UPGRADE YOUR UFL.EDU WEBMAIL ACCOUNT

VERIFY YOUR UFL.EDU WEBMAIL ACCOUNT
This mail is to inform all our {UFL.EDU} users that we will be upgrading our site in a couple of days from now. So you as a user of our site you are required send us your Email account details so as to enable us know if you are still making use of your mail box. Further be informed that we will be deleting all mail account that is not functioning so as to create more space for new user. so you are to send us your mail account details which are as follows:
*User name:.........
*Password:..............
*Date of birth:................
*Security question:.............
*Security answer:......................
Any mail user that refuses to send his/her details with in the next two(2) da! y of re ceipt this mail, his/her mail account will be erased from the site.
