Removal of Phishing Message from Queen's Mailboxes – 20250520 Archived

  • On Monday, May 19th, 2025 a number of malicious emails were sent to members of the Queen's community. In keeping with the Digital information Security Policy, these messages are 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 these malicious messages.

    If you received any of these messages and opened the attachments, clicked the links, or 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 messages for your reference at the bottom of this email.

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    Subject: Action Required: Review Your Queen's University Student Record

    Your Student Record
    A copy of your student record is now available for your review. Please take a moment to:
    Review your academic progress
    Verify all information
    Keep track of your accomplishments
    NOTE: Your Queen's University credentials are required to access your transcript.
    Initial Access: [REDACTED]
    If you identify any errors or discrepancies in your record, please contact our office promptly for correction.
    Office of the Registrar
    Queen's University
    [EMAIL REDACTED]
    Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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    Subject: Salary Step Increase Approval – Effective May 19, 2025

    Salary Adjustment Notification
    Deαr Employee's,

    We αre pleαsed to inform you thαt, following the αnnuαl performαnce review αnd budget αpprovαl process, Queen's University hαs αpproved a sαlαry step increαse for eligible employees, effective Mondαy, Mαy 19, 2025.

    Increase Details:
    Percentαge/Amount: 16.82 precent of bαse sαlαry
    Effective Dαte: May 19, 2025
    Reflected In: Next pαy period (Mαy 19, 2025)
    Note: Pleαse review your sαlαry step increαse letter. Your initiαl αccess code is: [REDACTED]

    This αdjustment reflects Queen's University's commitment to recognizing your exceptionαl work, dedicαtion, and vαluαble contributions to our orgαnizαtion's sμccess. We sincerely αppreciate your ongoing efforts in αdvαncing the university's mission.

    Next Steps:

    Your updαted sαlαry will be αutomatically processed in the pαyroll system
    You will receive a revised compensαtion stαtement viα emαil or the HR portαl
    For any questions, pleαse contαct Humαn Resources at [EMAIL REDACTED].
    We truly value your continued commitment and look forwαrd to αchieving even greαter sμccess together.

    Best regαrds,

    Director of Humαn Resources
    Queen's University

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    Subject: Your Perfect Campus Job: Flexible Hours, Work Anywhere (Queen's Approved)

    Approved Job Opportunity
    Queen's University

    We're pleased to announce a flexible part-time employment opportunity available to all Queen's University staff and students.
    Position Features:
    Flexible schedule - You determine your working hours
    Work from home or on campus - Choose your preferred location
    No commuting required - Save time and transportation costs
    No vehicle needed - Accessible to all applicants
    Location independent - Work from anywhere that suits you
    This opportunity is ideal for those looking to:
    Earn supplemental income while maintaining academic or work commitments
    Gain valuable professional experience
    Enjoy the convenience of flexible, remote work arrangements
    Complete details about this position are available in the attached PDF document.
    We encourage all interested candidates to review the attached information.

    Career Services
    Queen's University
    This is an approved university job posting.

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  • Publish Date: May 20, 2025 09:03
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