An email stating your account needs to be validated is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
Link:
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/accounts/your-ubitname-account/managing-your-ubitname-and-password/password-management.html
If you have any questions, contact your local IT support or the CIT Help Desk.
2/25/2014
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