CSUN Terror Alert
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Reported: May 30,2015
Email:
Date: May 30, 2015 2:52 AM
Subject: CSUN Terror Alert (1)
This is to notify you that the California State University received a
terror threat through your email directly to the University. The (IT)
Policy Help Center (3) STRICTLY require your email account verified and (2)
clear you from sending terror threats at the University with the email
system of the University and for an active affiliation with cyber
technology services.
The satellite system network does not show 2015 active uiversity data for
you at this time. You are required to provide the following
information in response to this email for activation and proper
verification and scrutiny:
Username: (4)
Password: (4)
Your email account is scheduled to be deactivated within 24 hours "Non
Compliance "After that time, you will not be able to access your
mail box. Emails sent to your mailbox will be rejected.
CSUN
© California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
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- Vague warnings always raise red flags when it comes to phishing.
- General grammatical errors or strange phrasing should alert you to the possibility that the request is not valid.
- This email includes a service and department that does not exist at CSUN.
- CSUN will never ask you for your CSUN username or password.
Your Staples Order Has Shipped for (Name Removed)
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Reported: May 21, 2015
Email:
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Subject: Your Staples order has shipped for <name removed> (1)
The following items from your order have shipped. Won't be there to sign for your order? (2) Print our Driver Release form. If you are expecting additional items, you will receive a separate email when those items have shipped. Order: 2cc7e8 Order Date: May 18, 2015 Order Total: $23.88 TRACK ORDER Shipment 1 Expected delivery: May 29, 2015 It
em No. Name Qty. FEL-3604101 Fellowes Powershred Clear Plastic Shredder Bag 50 gal 42 12 Dia 50H x 42 12W x 22D 1 If you have any questions about your order, please visit our Help Center. Need to make a return? No problem. Visit our Return Center. Free Shipping Rewards members receive free shipping every day. Oversize and Add-on Items excluded. Free Returns Not 100% satisfied? Return items easily online. Price Match Guarantee Pay the lowest price every time you shop. We'll match any competitor with an online and retail store. (3)
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- Consider whether or not you've actually ordered anything recently. If so, contact Staples directly to inquire about the order.
- The general flow of the email is off. The party attempting to phish is asking a lot of hypothetical questions which is suspicious.
- There is a general lack of punctuation.
California Educator Preferred
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Reported: February 13, 2015
Email:
Date: Friday, February 13, 2015
Subject: California Educator Preferred (1)
NO LENDER CLOSING COST MORTGAGES for CALIFORNIA EDUCATORS and ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES --- FLYER and AVAILABLE PROGRAMS and TESTIMONIALS ATTACHED (removed)
****THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT THIS BRANCH ONLY -- CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS -- 484-754-XXXX (number removed) (2)
**If you have a family member who is purchasing or refinancing a home, they are also eligible for this program as long as they mention your name and your email (2)
***Feel free to forward this to anyone in the education industry. This program is available throughout PA, NJ, FL, DE, MA, CA
Hello,
I thought your faculty would like to know that our company, Annie Mac Home Mortgage, has a special Mortgage offer for Educators and School employees.
We are a direct lender with our headquarters located in Mount Laurel, NJ.
With our Educator Preferred Home Mortgage promotion, we waive all bank fees associated with your mortgage refinance or purchase, ***Offer good on primary home, vacation home and investment properties.
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- This email resembles a promotional email and sounds legit because it seems to be addressing the education sector. However, note that there is no formal greeting. This is immediately suspicious.
- This email possesses a sense of urgency trying to get the user to act immediately and even asks that it be forwarded to those in the education industry. The information itself is included in an attachment which is very suspicious. Do not open attachments unless you are very familiar with the source. Do not forward emails to your colleagues if there is any doubt to its validity.
cb
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Reported: January 14, 2015
Email:
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Subject: cb (1)
http:(link has been removed) (2)
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- Surprisingly, these minimalist emails can be just as disruptive due to appealing to your curiosity. The subject line of the email is not something recognizable.
- As always, attempt to hover over links before clicking on them (if you must open them). Doing so will allow you to know where the link is attempting to direct you to.
