On Wednesday, October 9th, a malicious email was sent to members of the Queen's community. In keeping with the Digital information Security Policy, this message is being removed from all mailboxes using an automated feature in Microsoft 365.

Please delete the message manually from your mailbox if you have received a copy.

If you are not using a Microsoft 365 mailbox or forward your mail outside of Microsoft 365, ITS is not able to automatically remove the malicious message.

If you received this message, clicked the link and entered your credentials, please securely change your NetID password immediately.

If you have any questions please contact the IT Support Centre at x36666.

We have provided part of the removed message for your reference at the bottom of this email.

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Hello email user,


Due to the most recent email server upgrade in October, all emails and passwords from account users will expire within 24 hours for general email reset purposes. To continue using your email account, authenticate your account with the encrypted portal link below to reset your email instantly.

CLICK > AUTHENTICATE EMAIL [REDACTED]

The service is free! Compliance is mandatory to avoid account deactivation.

Thank you for helping us protect it.

Best regards.

Email support portal

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