Alert: Beware of Fake Job Applications Sent by Email
Students are being targeted by phishing emails that include fake job applications and appear to be from legitimate businesses. These messages ask students for personal information.
Read MoreAlert: The Chronicle of Higher Education Data Breach
Elon University was notified of a data breach at The Chronicle of Higher Education, where many members of our community may have accounts.
Read MorePhishing: IMPORTANT: REVIEW & REVERT
A malicious email was sent to several students appearing to come from the Office of the Registrar. The email included a password-protected PDF attachment posing as a transcript. However, a link in the attachment may install malware.
Read MoreAlert: University Executives Impersonation Request Scam
Personalized fraudulent messages that purport to be from university executives often try to create a sense of urgency, then attempt to move communication from email to another source by requesting a cell phone number. Remember to verify the actual email address of the sender, not just the name that is displayed in the “From” line of the message.
Read MoreAlert: Coronavirus Phishing Emails
As news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) captures the attention of many around the world, cybercriminals are looking to exploit concerns and capitalize on the public’s desire to learn more about the virus through phishing email attacks.
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