SPAM - Revision history

Fanningb at 14:10, 13 December 2023

2023-12-13T14:10:44Z

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	If you or someone you know is unable to login to their WPUNJ account – or if you ever have questions about the legitimacy of an email you received – please contact our Information Technology Helpdesk at (973) 720-4357 or www.wpunj.edu/help, and one of our support staff members will be able to assist you.		If you or someone you know is unable to login to their WPUNJ account – or if you ever have questions about the legitimacy of an email you received – please contact our Information Technology Helpdesk at (973) 720-4357 or www.wpunj.edu/help, and one of our support staff members will be able to assist you.

			===What should I do if I've fallen for a phishing email or another scam?===
			# Contact our IT Helpdesk at www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk or (973) 720-4357 for assistance and to report the scam
			# Immediately reset your password to something you have never used before. Our ITWiki article has some suggestions https://itwiki.wpunj.edu/index.php/Creating_a_Password_Pass_Phrase
			# Enroll in Duo multifactor authentication, through WPconnect, if you are not already enrolled
			# Check your email account's Inbox rules (under Settings) for rules set to forward your email to someone else or to delete all incoming email to your account
			# If you are a university employee, double check your records to sure your direct deposit information has not been altered


	===Types of Scam Emails===		===Types of Scam Emails===

Fanningb at 14:05, 13 December 2023

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Fanningb at 18:35, 27 October 2023

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 ===Junk and Phishing===
-# Compose a new email
+Suspicious messages can be reported directly to Microsoft using the 'Report Message' feature within the Outlook software, the web-based Outlook, and through the Outlook Mobile app. For additional information on how to submit a suspicious email to Microsoft for analysis, visit the 'Protect yourself from phishing' website located at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-phishing-0c7ea947-ba98-3bd9-7184-430e1f860a44.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing

Fanningb: /* Impersonation Emails & Gift Card Scams */

2021-10-28T19:18:15Z

Impersonation Emails & Gift Card Scams

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	*https://www.chronicle.com/article/Phishing-Scheme-Targets/245535/		*https://www.chronicle.com/article/Phishing-Scheme-Targets/245535/
	*https://www.zdnet.com/article/beware-phony-gift-card-email-scams-heres-why-attackers-love-using-them/		*https://www.zdnet.com/article/beware-phony-gift-card-email-scams-heres-why-attackers-love-using-them/
			*https://www.cyber.nj.gov/garden_state_cyber_threat_highlight/gift-card-scams

	===Sextortion Emails===		===Sextortion Emails===

Ta-arcaj: /* SPAM 2020 */

2020-05-22T23:42:24Z

SPAM 2020

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	This year alone in 2020, we have had around 4 scam emails sent to people’s inboxes that have consisted of different styles of scamming such as phishing or an advertisement for a job offering.		This year alone in 2020, we have had around 4 scam emails sent to people’s inboxes that have consisted of different styles of scamming such as phishing or an advertisement for a job offering.
	The best way to combat a scam email is simply by ignoring it and deleting it. In the event that you click on any links within a scam email it’s essential that you reset the password for your university account and any other account you have with that same password immediately.		The best way to combat a scam email is simply by ignoring it and deleting it. In the event that you click on any links within a scam email it’s essential that you reset the password for your university account and any other account you have with that same password immediately.
	In the event that you suspect an email is a scam, but cannot be 100% sure, we highly suggest you contact the Help Desk at 973-720-4357 to ensure the safety of your information.		In the event that you suspect an email is a scam, but cannot be 100% sure, we highly suggest you contact the '''Help Desk at 973-720-4357''' to ensure the safety of your information.
	Some examples of scam emails that have been sent out this year include:		Some examples of scam emails that have been sent out this year include:

Ta-arcaj: /* SPAM 2020 */

2020-05-22T23:41:44Z

SPAM 2020

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	Some examples of scam emails that have been sent out this year include:		Some examples of scam emails that have been sent out this year include:

	[[File:Spam.png\|~~thumb~~\|~~left~~\|A pet sitting job scam on April 16th ]]		[[File:Spam.png\|1000 × 500px\|frame\|center\|A pet sitting job scam on April 16th ]]

	Notice that this scam email in particular asks you to contact a secondary email rather than just replying to the one that sent the email. In addition, job advertisement scamming will usually include unrealistic salaries for doing an easy job to make it look more enticing. These are some easy signs to look out for.		Notice that this scam email in particular asks you to contact a secondary email rather than just replying to the one that sent the email. In addition, job advertisement scamming will usually include unrealistic salaries for doing an easy job to make it look more enticing. These are some easy signs to look out for.

	~~[[File:Spam3.png\|thumb\|left\|Another job advertisement scam email on May 8th]]~~		<br>

			[[File:Spam3.png\|1000 x 500px\|frame\|center\|Another job advertisement scam email on May 8th]] <br>

			Even though this job may not be for outside employment of the university, it still requests that you contact a secondary email for your response which should always raise suspicion.

	<br>		[[File:Spam2.png\|1000 x 500px\|frame\|center\|A phishing scam email on May 7th]] <br>

			A characteristic to watch out for when it comes to phishing scams is the amount of urgency that is repeated throughout the email’s entirety. The likelihood of the university to require all staff and students to migrate to a new Microsoft Outlook within 24 hours is extremely unlikely.

	==Reporting SPAM email==		==Reporting SPAM email==

Ta-arcaj: /* SPAM 2020 */

2020-05-22T23:35:19Z

SPAM 2020

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	[[File:Spam.png\|thumb\|left\|A pet sitting job scam on April 16th ]]		[[File:Spam.png\|thumb\|left\|A pet sitting job scam on April 16th ]]

			Notice that this scam email in particular asks you to contact a secondary email rather than just replying to the one that sent the email. In addition, job advertisement scamming will usually include unrealistic salaries for doing an easy job to make it look more enticing. These are some easy signs to look out for.

			[[File:Spam3.png\|thumb\|left\|Another job advertisement scam email on May 8th]]



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	==Reporting SPAM email==		==Reporting SPAM email==

Ta-arcaj: /* SPAM 2020 */

2020-05-22T23:33:28Z

SPAM 2020

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	===SPAM 2020===		===SPAM 2020===
			Often, the emails you receive in your university emails inbox come from a staff member, professor, or person affiliated to William Paterson, but it’s important to stay alert for any scam emails that potentially come through.
			This year alone in 2020, we have had around 4 scam emails sent to people’s inboxes that have consisted of different styles of scamming such as phishing or an advertisement for a job offering.
			The best way to combat a scam email is simply by ignoring it and deleting it. In the event that you click on any links within a scam email it’s essential that you reset the password for your university account and any other account you have with that same password immediately.
			In the event that you suspect an email is a scam, but cannot be 100% sure, we highly suggest you contact the Help Desk at 973-720-4357 to ensure the safety of your information.
			Some examples of scam emails that have been sent out this year include:

			[[File:Spam.png\|thumb\|left\|A pet sitting job scam on April 16th ]]

	==Reporting SPAM email==		==Reporting SPAM email==

Ta-arcaj: /* Types of Scam Emails */

2020-05-22T23:30:19Z

Types of Scam Emails

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	* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/07/sextortion-scam-what-do-if-you-get-latest-phishing-spam-demanding-bitcoin		* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/07/sextortion-scam-what-do-if-you-get-latest-phishing-spam-demanding-bitcoin
	*https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/17/email-sextortion-scams-on-the-rise-says-fbi.html		*https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/17/email-sextortion-scams-on-the-rise-says-fbi.html

			===SPAM 2020===

	==Reporting SPAM email==		==Reporting SPAM email==

Fanningb: /* Phishing */

2019-09-14T12:53:13Z

Phishing

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	Phishing emails are fraudulent email messages that appear to be sent by legitimate sources (a friend or another student, the University IT department, a bank, etc.) These messages usually include a link to click on that directs you to malicious website made to look like a login page or a webform designed to get you to enter private information (for example, your username and password.) The attackers then use the information the information they've collected from you to commit some form of malicious activity with your account or, worse, identity theft.		Phishing emails are fraudulent email messages that appear to be sent by legitimate sources (a friend or another student, the University IT department, a bank, etc.) These messages usually include a link to click on that directs you to malicious website made to look like a login page or a webform designed to get you to enter private information (for example, your username and password.) The attackers then use the information the information they've collected from you to commit some form of malicious activity with your account or, worse, identity theft.

	~~Most~~ phishing emails attempt to trick recipients by ~~threatening~~ that they will lose something ~~due~~ to ~~inaction~~. Examples of wording using in Phishing emails include:		Many phishing emails attempt to trick recipients by creating a sense or urgency with a threat that they will lose something unless they act quickly. Other phishing emails are designed to make it appear that the phishing email is part of a prior email communication, hoping the recipient will perceive the email as legitimate.

			Examples of wording using in Phishing emails include:
	*'Your account will be deactivated if you don't CLICK HERE.'		*'Your account will be deactivated if you don't CLICK HERE.'
	*'ACTION REQUIRED - MISSING FAFSA/Financial Aid Info. CLICK HERE for Document Review'		*'ACTION REQUIRED - MISSING FAFSA/Financial Aid Info. CLICK HERE for Document Review'