Phishing

Phishing Example: IRS Service "Important Update"

January 15, 2016
As we prepare to start the 2016 Tax filling season, we have undergone slight changes in the filling process to make filling for your refund easier and to prevent unnecessary delays. Part of the changes include updating our database with your information. Please ensure to carefully complete this verification to avoid hitches in processing your refund. We have sent you an attachment, open it and follow the steps to verify your profile.

Phishing Example: PayPal Forgery

January 1, 2016
Pay.service Secure Dear Client, Recently, your account was reviewed and flagged because of a potential connection to some fraudulent transactions. To avoid an eventual restriction to your account, please verify your informations by logging in to our Litigations manager.

Phishing Example: "Paperless W2"

January 6, 2016
Dear: Account Owner, Our records indicate that you are enrolled in the University of California paperless W2 Program. As a result, you do not receive a paper W2 but instead receive e-mail notification that your online W2 (i.e. "paperless W2") is prepared and ready for viewing. ​​ Your W2 is ready for viewing under Employee Self Service. Logon at the following link: Click Here to Logon If you have trouble logging in to Employee Self Service at the link above, please contact your Payroll Department for support. If you would like to un-enroll in the Paperless W2 Program, please logon to Employee Self Service at the link above and go to the W2 Delivery Choice webpage and follow the instructions.

Phishing Example: Spear Phishing Attack "Articles"

January 2, 2016
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Phishing Example: Google Docs Download

February 22, 2016
You have a pending incoming download docs shared with you via Google docs

Phishing Example: "Dear Email User" Expired Password Ploy

February 9, 2016
Your password will expire in 2 days, Click Here to re-change your password immediately. Thank you, IT- Help Desk SEED IS PROUD TO BE A 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER. LEGAL DISCLAIMER - The information contained in this communication (including any attachments) may be confidential and legally privileged. This email may not serve as a contractual agreement unless explicit written agreement for this purpose has been made. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender indicating that it was received in error and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system.

Phishing Example: UCB-HR "Your New Salary Notification"

December 10, 2015
Hello, You have an important email from the Human Resources Department with regards to your December 2015 Paycheck This email is enclosed in the Marquette University secure network, hence access it below Access the documents here ***Ensure your login credentials are correct to avoid cancellations** Faithfully Human Resources University of California, Berkeley

Phishing Example: IT-Service Help Desk "Password Update"

February 2, 2016
Password will expire in 2 days Click Here To Validate E-mail Thank you, IT-Service Help Desk

Phishing Example: Help Desk Notice

March 4, 2016
We detected unknown IP access on our date base computer system our security requires you to verify your account for secure security kindly Click Here and verify your account. ​ Help Desk​

Phishing Example: Last Reminder You Must Update Your Apple Account Information!

March 13, 2016
Hello, We've noticed that some of your account information appears to be missing or incorrect, we need to verify your account information in order to continue using your Apple ID. Please Verify your account information by clicking on the link below. Sign in using your Apple ID to start the process, Verify Now >. Wondering why you got this email? When you don't regularly update your Apple ID information, Apple will require you to sign in by following the link in a verification email and update your information. This is to help protect your identity and keep your account secure. Apple Support