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Removal of Phishing Message from Queen's Mailboxes - 200329
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On Sunday, March 29th, 2020, several malicious emails were sent to members of the Queen's community. In keeping with the Electronic Information Security Policy, these messages are being removed from all mailboxes using an automated feature in Office 365.
Please delete the message(s) manually from your mailbox if you have received a copy.
If you are not using an Office 365 mailbox or forward your mail outside of Office 365, ITS is not able to automatically remove the malicious message(s).
If you received one of these messages, clicked the link and entered your credentials, please securely change your NetID password immediately. If you entered your credit card information, you should report it to your credit card customer service centre.
If you have any questions please contact the IT Support Centre at x36666.
We have provided part of the removed messages for your reference at the bottom of this email.
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BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE 1
From: [REDACTED] <[REDACTED]@queensu.ca>
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 6:31:38 AM
Subject: FW: Message from the Principal, COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
Hello,
You have a pending payment. Use the link below to verify your card details, in other to receive President Justin Trudeau Giveaway.
[LINK REMOVED]
Stay Home, Stay Safe.
//SIGNED//
Queen’s University
[image of signature]
Patrick Deane
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
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END OF REMOVED MESSAGE 1
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BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE 2
From: [REDACTED] <[REDACTED]@queensu.ca>
Date: 3/29/20 6:52 AM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: FW: COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
Hello,
You have a pending payment. Use the link below to verify your card details, in other to receive President Justin Trudeau Giveaway.
[LINK REMOVED]
Stay Home, Stay Safe.
//SIGNED//
Queen’s University
[image of signature]
Patrick Deane
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
END OF REMOVED MESSAGE 2
Please delete the message(s) manually from your mailbox if you have received a copy.
If you are not using an Office 365 mailbox or forward your mail outside of Office 365, ITS is not able to automatically remove the malicious message(s).
If you received one of these messages, clicked the link and entered your credentials, please securely change your NetID password immediately. If you entered your credit card information, you should report it to your credit card customer service centre.
If you have any questions please contact the IT Support Centre at x36666.
We have provided part of the removed messages for your reference at the bottom of this email.
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BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE 1
From: [REDACTED] <[REDACTED]@queensu.ca>
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 6:31:38 AM
Subject: FW: Message from the Principal, COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
Hello,
You have a pending payment. Use the link below to verify your card details, in other to receive President Justin Trudeau Giveaway.
[LINK REMOVED]
Stay Home, Stay Safe.
//SIGNED//
Queen’s University
[image of signature]
Patrick Deane
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
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END OF REMOVED MESSAGE 1
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BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE 2
From: [REDACTED] <[REDACTED]@queensu.ca>
Date: 3/29/20 6:52 AM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: FW: COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
COVID-19 Announcements - March 29
Hello,
You have a pending payment. Use the link below to verify your card details, in other to receive President Justin Trudeau Giveaway.
[LINK REMOVED]
Stay Home, Stay Safe.
//SIGNED//
Queen’s University
[image of signature]
Patrick Deane
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
END OF REMOVED MESSAGE 2
- Publish Date: March 29, 2020 08:06
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