Information Security Gone Phishing Blog

News: Important Information Regarding Recent LastPass Breach

This post contains important information about a data breach that occurred late in 2022 at LastPass, a password manager platform. Be sure to click "read more" and read this information carefully. This information is particularly important if you use this tool to store your passwords.

1/20/23 news

PHISHING: American Express Validate Your Account

You must validate your American Express account! But beware - this email is trying to steal your login information and also personal details that could lead to other accounts being hacked. Click "read more" and see what the email and website looks like.

1/19/23 phishing

News: Welcome back and Happy 2023!

We would like to welcome everyone back to campus after Winter Break. Click "Read More" to review general best practices for avoiding malicious email and keeping your Marist (and personal) accounts secure.

1/17/23 news

Fraud: unable to complete delivery (SMISHING)

Happy Holidays! Your package can't be delivered because the street address is wrong. But is this really a valid message from the United States Postal Service? Gone Phishing says "NO!" Don't be fooled by fraudulent text messages - click "Read More" to learn how to spot SMISHING attacks.

11/30/22 fraud

Virus: auto-Printer notification

It's not often we see a virus come into Gone Phishing but here is a great example of what it can look like. PDF attachments are common, especially for receiving invoices through printers and e-fax. But beware! It's also a really easy way to infect your machine with very harmful software. Make sure to click "Read More" and learn how to spot these messages and avoid getting harmed.

11/15/22 virus

Phishing: Completed Signing (docusign)

Your document has been signed! Just click on this link, enter your credentials, and you can access it. But there's a little problem: you have no idea what document was signed, or who sent it. Do you open it or no? Gone Phishing says NO! Send it to us so we can (safely) evaluate the message. Make sure to click "Read More" to see all the screenshots and learn how to spot these malicious phishing messages.

11/3/22 phishing

Fraud: Important message from UNiDAYS

You receive an email from a company announcing a part-time job opportunity. Be wary of any emails like these - unsolicited job offers are rarely valid and can often lead to financial loss. Make sure to click "read more" and find out how to spot these in the future!

10/24/22 fraud

Fraud: Payment received for your purchase In_Voice

Your payment has been received and your invoice is attached! Do you think this payment is in error? Just call the customer service number. But wait, this is a scam. Click "Read More" to find out what happens if you make that phone call.

10/21/22

Phishing: Barracuda Email Filter Update

Spam is a problem! We all know that, but we would never send you a generic email asking our Marist community members to "register" for a new spam filtering service. Don't get fooled - click "Read more" to find out why this is phishing.

10/17/22 phishing

Phishing: your account has been temporarily suspended

Your account has been suspended! But really, I assure you it has not. This is a very common phishing attempt, and thankfully this one is really easy to spot. Click "Read More" to see the whole message.

10/17/22 phishing