Phishing Example: WWU 9/25/2024

Phishing attack on 9/25/2024 - WWU

On 9/25/2024 a phishing attempt was sent to Western email addresses with the Subject "WWU" from a Gmail account. It contained an attachment called VALID.docx.

An example phishing attempt from a gmail account containing a word file titled VALID.

 The contents of this word document state that you have multiple logins that require attention, or your access would be terminated, with a link to a Google form offering a job. All contents of this message are false and malicious attempting one to give up personal information about themselves. 

Please be mindful of email coming from addresses outside of Western, unsolicited attachments, and links to google forms. If you receive mail like this, you may report it directly to our Information Security Office.