Phishing

Phone Phishing and Telephone Spoofing Scam

January 27, 2020

We have become aware that identity thieves are calling individuals on campus via landline or cellular devices asking for personal information. Remember to be vigilant and careful about protecting your personal information.

We work very hard to protect our voice network; however, attackers may try to use a technology called spoofing to trick you into giving up information. Spoofing is the practice of deliberately falsifying the information transmitted to your caller ID to pretend to be someone else.

If you have a phone with caller ID be aware that the number may be spoofed to...

Support Ending for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 Protocols

January 28, 2020
On Mar. 23 CalNet fully depreciated TLS 1.0/1.1.

On Mar. 23, CalNet disabled TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocols from being used to access CAS, Shibboleth, CalGroups, CalNet Account Manager, and LDAP.

TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are insecure and vulnerable to attacks which risk the integrity and authentication of data sent between client and destination. Disabling these protocols will mitigate these issues, adhere to campus policy, and to protect institutional data and IT resources.

All major browser-makers - Firefox...

Phishing Example: URGENT REQUEST (Email Impersonation)

June 30, 2020
Are you available ? No calls text only 9513072XXX BEST REGARDS Carol T Christ Chancellor Berkeley University of California

Phishing Example: ELIGIBILITY AND ASSESSMENT

November 30, 2020
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

Phishing Example: Student Part-Time Job

June 3, 2020
Dear Student, We got your contact through your school database and I'm happy to inform you that our reputable company Cisco Inc® is currently running a student empowerment program. This program is to help devoted and hardworking students secure a part time job which does not deter them from doing any other, you just need a few hours to do this weekly and with an attractive weekly wages. KINDLY EMAIL BACK WITH YOUR ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS IF INTERESTED IN THIS JOB POSITION.

Berkeley COVID-19 Information

June 22, 2020
Dear students, Berkeley University Of California health professionals have been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 over the past two months.Therefore the university is organizing an online part time job to sustain the students living.I'm happy to inform you that our reputable company CORESTAFF SERVICES Inc®,is currently running a student empowerment program. KINDLY EMAIL BACK WITH YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS IF INTERESTED IN THIS JOB POSITION. Kind Regards Donna Lisa HR Manager/Consultant CORESTAFF SERVICES Inc®

Phishing Example: Congratulations! You're Hired

June 5, 2020
ID:#Q94HL9632******** Congratulations your new job, I had to verify all the information you provided. I hope to have your 100% loyalty and co-operation. Your quick response to e-mails and effectiveness will be required and you will be receiving your first assignment very soon. You will be emailed with detailed instructions. After checking my programs, unfortunately, you don’t have much done for me this week. So, you'll be starting your first Assignment In few days, I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Abroad as stated in my previous email but scheduled to be back last week of July

Phishing Example: Tutoring

August 7, 2020
Hello, How are you doing today? This is Barnes Beckwith. I saw your contact at the University of California, Berkeley, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures under the Directory's portal. I seek a private beginner's language tutor for my Daughter. I would like to know if you have a STUDENT/TUTOR available for the job. As you will be unable to teach her owing to your BUSY SCHEDULE/STATUS, you can RECOMMEND one of your STUDENT(s) who is capable of teaching. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the teaching could be done remotely. This depends on the tutor's directive. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Phishing Example: Evaluation of UCRP Benefits for University of California, Berkeley

July 5, 2020
Employee Crook, Each year, as an employee of University of California, Berkeley you are eligible to schedule a phone call, teleconference, or in-person meeting off campus with a representative for answers to your specific state, federal and individual retirement benefit questions. At your consultation you will be provided with information on what your expected income will be from UCRP when you retire, and how much longer you will have to work. You will also receive advice on the best ways to utilize your 401(a) options with your UCRP and/or Social Security benefits. *Please be sure to indicate which type of appointment you prefer (off-campus, phone call, or teleconference) in the notes section while scheduling. Please also include your direct cell phone number.*

Phishing Example: Security Notice - Fix Security Info Now

September 4, 2020
Dear berkeley.edu member, As a precautionary measure we have restricted access to your account until your validate has been changed . To prevent further irregular activity, you will be unable to send out any emails unties issue has been resolved To fix security info, click below to validate.