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UBIT Information Security Alerts

Learn about the most recent IT-related threats to the UB community by viewing annotated examples.

UB Login Phish: Don't Click "Verify Your University of Buffalo Account Now" Email 3-3-15
3/3/15
An email claiming to be from the University at Buffalo is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Login Phish: Don't Click "View 4 Incoming Emails" Email 2-23-15
2/23/15
An email claiming to be an update from the The University at Buffalo is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Login Phish: Don't Click "UserProtect Authorization Center" Email 2-12-15
2/12/15
An email claiming to be from the UBmail Buffalo System Administrator is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Login Phish: Don’t Click "Account Suspension” Email 2-11-2015
2/11/15
An email claiming to be from the UB Security Team containing a link to a website impersonating the UB Login page is attempting to steal UBITNames and passwords.
UB Login Phish 11-27-2014
12/1/14
An email containing a link to a website impersonating the UB Login page is attempting to steal UBITNames and passwords.
UB Login Page Phishing 11-07-2014
11/27/14
A website impersonating the UB Login page is attempting to steal UBITnames and passwords.
UB Account Phish 9-5-2014
11/7/14
An email stating a database upgrade has resulted in unclaimed emails being in your account is attempting to trick you into disclosing your UB credentials.
UB Account Phish 8-25-2014
11/7/14
An email stating your account was used from an unrecognized device is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Account Phish 7-18-2014
11/7/14
An email asking you to login and read a "Security Mail" is actually attempting to steal your UB credentials.
UB Account Phish 6-16-2014
11/7/14
An email asking you to confirm receipt of a UB web database is attempting to trick the UB community into giving out their account information.
Cyber-Related Scams Targeting Universities, Employees and Students
11/7/14
The UB Information Security Office has received information from The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) about cyber-related scams targeting universities, employees, and students.  The IC3 is aware of multiple scams targeting universities, university employees, and students across the nation. The scams range from Internet fraud to intrusions.
Internet Explorer Vulnerability 5-1-2014
11/7/14
Microsoft has confirmed a security vulnerability affecting all versions of Internet Explorer. UBIT recommends you stop using Internet Explorer, and use Firefox, Safari or other unaffected browser.
Heartbleed Security Vulnerability 4-17-2014
11/7/14
A major security vulnerability named Heartbleed was disclosed on Monday, April 8, 2014. The vulnerability affects websites on the Internet as well as here at UB.
UB Mail Account Phish 4-17-2014
11/7/14
An email stating you must login to recieve mail about an upgrade is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB WebMail Account Phish 4-30-2014
11/7/14
An email stating your account needs to be verified is attempting to trick the UB community and others into giving away their account information.
UB WebMail Account Phish 3-31-2014
11/7/14
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.
UB Application Status Online Phish 3-26-2014
11/7/14
An email claiming to be from the University at Buffalo regarding application information is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
Job Offer Scam 3-21-2014
11/7/14
An email offering you a FAKE job.   This scam attempts to offer you a fake job using an existing company.  In addition to offering you a fake job a check is sent, in some cases by FED EX.    You are asked to deposit the check, and send a portion of the money as a bank transfer.    The bank transfer goes through, but the check you received bounces (FAKE).   You have now lost all the money you transferred.   In the end: you have had your money stolen. 
UB WebMail Account Phish 3-7-2014
11/7/14
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.
UB WebMail Account Phish 3-6-2014
11/7/14
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.
UB Death Threat Scam 03-06-2014
11/7/14
An email stating you will be killed is attempting to extort money.   While there are many variations of this scam, if you feel threatened please contact your local police.
UB WebMail Account Phish 2-25-2014
11/7/14
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.
UB Account Phish 2-24-2014
11/7/14
An email stating your account was used from an unrecognized device is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Mail Full Phish 2-17-2014
11/7/14
An email stating your mailbox is full  is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB Mail Phish Faculty Staff 2-17-2014
11/7/14
An faculty & staff mailbox message is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
UB MAIL phish 02-13-2014
11/7/14
An email claiming to be from UBMAIL WEB TEAM is attempting to trick the UB and community and others into giving away their account information.
Phone Based Phishing Scam 2-9-2014
11/7/14
There are reports of people being cold-called by someone claiming to be from UB. This person states that your computer is compromised and you need to follow their instructions to fix it. They are seeking to gain control of your computer and/or UBIT account. 
UB Login Phish 2014-01-27
6/19/14
An email claiming to be from the CIT Help Desk is attempting to trick the UB community into giving away their account information.
UB Login Phish 2014-01-23
6/19/14
An email claiming to be from the CIT Help Desk is attempting to trick the UB community into giving away their account information.
Outlook Web Access Phish 12-11-2013
6/19/14
A website claiming to be UB's email system (UB's Outlook Web Access to UB's email powered by Exchange) is attempting to trick the UB community into giving away their account information.

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