Phishing email examples
These are a few recent examples of email phishing attempts to steal K-State eIDs and passwords. See the
K-State IT Security Threats Blog for a detailed list of
phishing scams.
If you have any questions about an email, contact the IT Help Desk, 785-532-7722,
helpdesk@k-state.edu.
It's the first point of contact for assistance on computing and IT at K-State.
Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 19:48:54 -0400
Reply-To: HelpDesk@k-state.edu
From: HelpDesk
Subject: [ABUSE] Email Maintenance
attention:
You have exceeded the storage limit on your mailbox
You will not be able to receive new mail until you Click on the below link to fill the
account upgrade form.
http://beam.to/helpdesk.k-state.edu
webmail.k-state.edu
192.168.0.1
From: (c) 2011 Email Support Team [mailto:admin@webmail.verification.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 1:01 AM
Subject: Webmail Account Verification
Your email has been subjected to compulsory update to secure it from spam and
unwanted messages. Please download the attached file
(mail1134_1662_10787_0_833_14345_34904999.htm) and open it with a web
browser to update.
Note: Failure to confirm your email account within 48 hours will result to email
account suspension.
Thank You