Phishing

Phishing Example: Spear Phishing Attack "Articles"

January 2, 2016
Dear Dr.

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: Google Docs Download

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

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

Phishing Example: PayPal - We need your help

March 22, 2016
We need your help. You account has been suspended, as an error as detected in your informations. The reason for the error is not certain, but for security reasons, we have suspended your account temporarily.

Phishing Example: Vital Info

May 23, 2016
Hello, Please refer to the vital info I've shared with you using Google Drive. Click https://www.google.com/drive/docs/file0116 and sign in to view details.. Regard --

Phishing Example: UCOP Spear Phish Attack

February 22, 2016
I need all our employee's reference copies of 2015 W-2 wages and tax statement, i am working on a review and if you can work on the W2's and have it sent to me as an attachment this morning that will be splendid. Via email would be appropriate. Regards. Janet Napolitano.