Malicious Email Alert: Subject Line "Release file to you"
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Identified
USG Cybersecurity received multiple reports of a suspicious email message sent to USO employees. This message has the subject line, “Release file to you” and may appear to be from someone you know. The body of the message contains the following text:
"From: Management Auditor [E-Mail Address Redacted]
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:06 AM
Subject: Release file to you
Importance: High
This Only work for Usg group
We release document via SharePoint
Usg Release And Shared A Document With You
Usg Group
Now view or download the file and give your feedback urgent!
[URL Redacted]"
These email messages are not legitimate. Please do not open any attachments or click on any embedded link. They could be used to compromise your account credentials and allow intruders access to confidential information. If you receive a message having these characteristics, please delete the message.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the USG Enterprise Service Desk at 706-583-2001, or by email at helpdesk@usg.edu.
"From: Management Auditor [E-Mail Address Redacted]
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:06 AM
Subject: Release file to you
Importance: High
This Only work for Usg group
We release document via SharePoint
Usg Release And Shared A Document With You
Usg Group
Now view or download the file and give your feedback urgent!
[URL Redacted]"
These email messages are not legitimate. Please do not open any attachments or click on any embedded link. They could be used to compromise your account credentials and allow intruders access to confidential information. If you receive a message having these characteristics, please delete the message.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the USG Enterprise Service Desk at 706-583-2001, or by email at helpdesk@usg.edu.
This incident affected: USO Cybersecurity Alerts.