The Information Security Group has received numerous reports of an email signed by David Swain (dswain@weavemail.com), supposedly representing the “Brown Collaborative Networks”. Please be aware that the sender has no affiliation with Brown, the “Brown Collaborative Networks” is not an official Brown sanctioned nor initiated effort, and represents an illegitimate use of the Brown trademark.
Phishing Alert: Brown Collaborative Networks Email
April 23rd, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Phishing Alert: Your Mailbox has exceeded . . .
April 17th, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Be on the lookout for email requests with the subject line “Your Mailbox has exceeded Its storage limit” that asks your to “re-validate” your mailbox. These are from the “Technology Department” but have nothing to do with Brown computing. DO NOT RESPOND.
Apple Order Scam
March 13th, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Several reports of a phishing email have surfaced this morning, supposedly confirming an Apple order. While it is an obvious fake — sent to a long list of names, has grammatical errors, is for an unusually large amount (4,545.54 USD ) and the URL is suspiciously not from Apple — it nonetheless offers the tempting “CLICK HERE” link.
Second Hand Scams
March 5th, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
The Information Security Group is alerting the Brown community to numerous inquiries regarding “second hand scams.” According to reports, the scammers are going after legitimate professors/email addresses (whether they are looking for a job or not), who are sent phony job offers supposedly from Brown University. The email may include an attachment that contains the offer and terms of the position, along with contact information.
Flashback Trojan horse a threat to unpatched Macs
February 27th, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
While there have been no sightings at Brown yet, Mac users should be alert to the Flashback Trojan variant, which could cause some damage to unsuspecting Mac users.
The security firm Intego, who first reported the Flashback Trojan horse this fall, has spotted a new variant that uses a three-prong attack strategy to infect Macs. According to Indego:
Phishing email links to Google form
February 21st, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Another variant on the common phishing theme of exceeding your mailbox quota has been reported. This one prompts readers to “updrade” their accounts by filling out a Google form that is linked from the email.
New semester brings an upsurge in phishing emails
January 26th, 2012 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Numerous reports of various phishing attempts have been reported in recent days. Subject lines have included:
Suspicious emails with PDF attachments from Brown addresses
December 21st, 2011 by pfalcon@brown.edu
The Help Desk has received several reports of suspicious empty emails with PDF attachments sent from Brown addresses.
As with similar emails, DO NOT open the attachment or respond to the email. Instead, report it as phishing (from the original email click on the down arrow (to the right of the REPLY button) and select “Report phishing”).
Phish alert: your pending ACH transaction
December 14th, 2011 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Beware of the latest phishing email about delays to your “recent ACH debit transfer.” Some things to look out for:
WARNING: “Account update!” phish sighted
November 21st, 2011 by pfalcon@brown.edu
Several users have reports receiving the following email, which contains the standard hallmarks of a phish:
Outages & Alerts- Printsrv Issues May 15, 2012UPDATE: We’ve identified/isolated the problem, and printing appears to be back online. We are aware of a problem with the Printsrv and are working to identify and resolve the issue. Functionality that may be impacted by this problem includes: Printing to network printers. We will be posting all updates, including the resolution of the problem, […]
- Brown’s current Matlab license May 9, 2012UPDATE: If your Matlab installation uses the “Network Concurrent License” (CFARM), there is nothing you need to do at that client side. Once the license is updated on CFARM, which is scheduled for May 22, the warning messages will disappear. As you may be aware, Brown’s current Matlab license is about to expire. If you […]
- Resolved: Intermittent issues on www.brown.edu May 1, 2012UPDATE: Services have been restored. We thank you for your continued patience. ORIGINAL POST BELOW: We are aware of a problem with www.brown.edu and are working to identify and resolve the issue. Functionality that may be impacted by this problem includes: www.brown.edu accessibility. We will be posting all updates, including the resolution of the problem, […]
- Planned Outage – Brown’s ISP OSHEAN will be doing internet maintenance tonight April 24, 2012Subject: OSHEAN/Internet will be unavailable on 4/24/2012 from 2:00am to 3:00am. Due to scheduled maintenance, the internet may be unavailable on 4/24/2012 from 2:00am to 3:00am. During this time, you may not be able to get online to any internet sites using any of the Brown network connections. If you experience problems after 3am, please report […]
- Phishing Alert: Brown Collaborative Networks Email April 23, 2012The Information Security Group has received numerous reports of an email signed by David Swain (dswain@weavemail.com), supposedly representing the “Brown Collaborative Networks”. Please be aware that the sender has no affiliation with Brown, the “Brown Collaborative Networks” is not an official Brown sanctioned nor initiated effort, and represents an illegit […]
- Printsrv Issues May 15, 2012