Removal of Phishing Message from Queen's Mailboxes – 250719b Archived

  • On Saturday, July 19, 2025, 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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    BEGINNING OF REMOVED MESSAGE
    Subject: Immediate Action Required: Court-Ordered Zoom Meeting – Join Now

    Dear Queens Member,
    This is to inform you that Queen’s University has received a court directive requiring your immediate participation in a virtual meeting.
    You are hereby instructed to join the scheduled Zoom session without delay.
    ________________________________________
    Meeting Details:
    • Meeting Type: Court-Ordered Hearing / Compliance Meeting
    • Platform: Zoom (Desktop or Laptop access only – Mobile devices not permitted)
    • Start Time: Immediate – Please join now
    • Device Requirement: Windows Laptop or Desktop (No mobile/tablet access allowed)
    Zoom Link: Zoom Meeting Link [LINK REDACTED]
    Meeting ID / Passcode: Use Link above
    ________________________________________
    Important Instructions:
    • Access must be made from a Windows-based desktop or laptop only.
    • Ensure your device is connected to a stable internet connection.
    • Join the meeting in a quiet, private space with your microphone and camera enabled.
    • This meeting is part of a legal requirement. Failure to attend promptly may result in non-compliance consequences.
    ________________________________________
    If you have any issues accessing the session, please contact the Office of Legal Affairs immediately at [Insert contact information].
    Sincerely,
    Office of Legal Affairs
    Queen’s University
    legal.affairs@queensu.ca
    613-533-XXXX
    queensu.ca/legal-affairs

    END OF REMOVED MESSAGE
  • Publish Date: July 19, 2025 20:17
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