These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to click on a fake Google Forms link that contains malicious content.
Tips if Something Seems Off:
Double-check the email address before responding
Look to make sure the email address is correct. In Gmail hover your mouse over the sender name for the email to display. On a mobile phone or a touchscreen, press and hold the link (don't tap!) to reveal the actual URL. (Look in the bottom left corner of the browser window.) Don't click on a link unless it goes to a URL you trust.
Follow up with the sender separately
If you didn’t expect it, reject it. Or follow-up with the individual directly in a separate email or call/text to confirm.
Report and/or flag it
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Open the message
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To the right of 'Reply' arrow
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Select 'More' (typically denoted with three vertical dots)
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Then 'Report phishing'
If you are unable to log into bMail, forward the message to phishing@berkeley.edu For more information visit https://security.berkeley.edu/resources/phishing
Examples of these types of attacks include:
Original Message:
ELIGIBILITY AND ASSESSMENT Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:59:03 +0000 Subject: ELIGIBILITY AND ASSESSMENT From: davidpagen1@gmail.com To: user@berkeley.edu Google Forms Jim Knowlton has shared a file with you using one drive. ELIGIBILITY AND ASSESSMENT Designed for Microsoft and office 365 users only FILL OUT FORM hxxps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2hyLMl01_lJ9NG2Aj4QxXJrQ1ChJ42W0Ubx-FHIu8iT4QSA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link Create your own Google Form