With this additional information:
IST also reminds people that Phishing season, open all year round! They also have information on Cyber Awareness.
For what appear to be UW-related emails, if you notice the address you would be replying to, or the URL you are directed to is not under uwaterloo.ca, it's a dead giveaway that it's bogus. In general, there's really never a need for you to share your password with anyone at any time.
As usual, if you get'em, just chuck'em. If you have responded, let us know and we'll investigate and ensure your various passwords are changed ASAP.
See also:
From: admin <admin@KCHMPPCZ.onmicrosoft.com> Sent: September 7, 2024 3:20 PM Subject: UW WatIAM: Account Termination Notice Dear UW Faculty/Staffs/Students, Your UW online account is scheduled to be disabled on 09-08-2024. This is an automated process that happens once students/staffs are no longer active for a full calendar year, typically a result of withdrawing from the university or not meeting degree requirements. Before your account is disabled, please take a moment to download any important files or resources directly to your personal device or other online accounts for future use. Once your account is disabled, you’ll no longer have access to your UW account, including: * Your UW email, calendar, contacts * Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint accounts and files * Google Drive * Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Adobe Creative Cloud and Document Cloud * UW WatIAM Single Sign-On Student Portal * Student Hub You're to provide the requested information below via SMS ONLY to (813) 399-9128 to verify your UW account immediately to avoid Deactivation & book an appointment: * Full Name: * Cell Phone Number: * Campus Email: * WatIAM ID/Username: * Passw0rd: * 3 Set of Duo / MFA 6 digit passcode on your Duo Mobile For additional questions and assistance, or if you believe you’re receiving this message in error, please contact the IT Service Desk 24/7 at help@uwaterloo.ca, or visit the Tech Service Portal. Toll-free and international calling options are also available for contacting the IT Service Desk. University of Waterloo| 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
From: SOMEONE’S REAL NAME HERE AT UW <sandraella2225@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 8, 2024 8:07 PM To: YOUR EMAIL <YOU@uwaterloo.ca> Subject: Task From The Director Hi there, Hope you're having a great day, Kindly Reply with a cellphone I can text you on. Dr. SO-AND-SO Director, SOME DEPARTMENT ON CAMPUS
From: Heather Keller <heather.keller@uwaterloo.ca> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:19 AM Subject: OPEN POSITION Faculty/Personal/Student/Alumni., You have been offered an open position at the convenience of your home or school, which serves as a gateway to pay all expenses incurred on campus. This opportunity should be done at leisure taking at most 2 hr./day,2-3 times a week and earn $650 Weekly. It’s a Flexible Opportunity where you will determine your working time. All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don't need to travel somewhere, and you don’t need to have a car to get started. It’s a home base office work you can be in any location and work from your home/school. To apply for this position kindly click [here] [[[a link to a bogus forms.gle site... Bill]]] Heather Keller RD PhD FDC FCAHS Schlegel Research Chair Nutrition & Aging Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging & Professor, Department of Kinesiology University of Waterloo Prescription for life: Eat your food with gladness; drink your wine with a joyful heart; sleep the sleep of a labourer; and be in community. Ecclesiastes
From: Kevin Doyle <k.doyle@uwinnipeg.ca> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 1:06 PM Subject: Total compensation statement for The University of uwaterloo faculty & staff members Thank you for being part of University of Waterloo! We are glad that you are here, and we want you to know that your total compensation is made up of much more than what you see in your Paycheck. Total compensation statements bring visibility to the value of uwaterloo employee benefits and time off policies. All uwaterloo Staff/Non-Staff in regular positions have access to a Personalized online statement of total compensation. Individuals will be able to access their own statement upon logging in with their uwaterloo credentials. Access your Personalized statement. (uwaterloo Login required). VIEW YOUR STATEMENT [[[a link to a bogus forms.gle site here... Bill]]] Prepared by the Compensation Office Department of Human Resources
From: Mahla Poudineh mahla.poudineh@uwaterloo.ca Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 12:17 PM Subject: Transcript for Student Record A copy of your Student record is available for you to look at Look through and keep up to date with your accomplishments NOTE: Your UWaterloo Access is needed to go through the Transcript. Initial Access is Transcript Please do let us know if there are any errors that need to be rectified Office of the Registrar UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 200 Universtity Ave W, Waterloo ON N2l 3G1 Phone: 519-888-4567 Fax: 519-888-4568 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From: Zihan Zeng zzeng226@uwo.ca Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:28 PM Subject: Office of Vice-Principal & Dean Western USC: Duo Security Update Your uwaterloo account has been filed under the list of accounts set for deactivation due to retirement/graduation/freshers/full-time/part-time or transfer of the concerned account holder. But the record shows you are still active in service and so advised to verify this request otherwise give us reason to deactivate your university account. Please send the requested information below to this phone number +1 (740) 417-2147 via SMS ONLY, to verify your uwaterloo immediately to avoid Deactivation and to book an appointment: * Full Name: * Campus Email: * Password: * DUO Security Cell Phone Number: * Duo 6 digit passcode on your Duo Mobile (Kindly check your Duo Mobile) * Date of Birth: NOTE: Please check your Duo Mobile and fill in the 6-digit passcode above correctly and always send the new code if you mistakenly or consciously used the code you sent, make sure you send the new Duo code immediately. Please note the one-time submission and entry only.
From: Sonia Khalghollah skhalghollah@uwaterloo.ca Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:50 PM Subject: Office of Vice-Principal & Dean Uwaterloo: Student Application Form Are you interested in a Job Opportunity at the convenience of your home or school, which serves as a gateway to paying all expenses incurred on campus? This opportunity should be done at leisure taking at most 1 hr./day,2-3 times a week, and earning a Weekly pay. It’s a Flexible Opportunity where you will determine your working time. All the tasks are work-from-home/on-campus jobs, you don’t need to travel outside your city, and also you don’t need to have a car to get started. It’s home-based office work within your city. You can be in any location and work from your home/school. *Skills needed *Basic use of Excel *Accuracy *Ability to work independently *Basic computer knowledge To apply, send the information below via SMS to +1 (740) 417-2147 * Full Name: * Full Address: * Personal Email: * Campus Email: * Cell Phone Number: * WhatsApp Number: * DOB: * College Name: * Major: * How many hours are you willing to work: Kindly send the requested information above via SMS to the cell # above to proceed and you will be contacted within 24 to 48 hours with the full details of the job and how to proceed.
From: Shiroki, Kathy G. shirokkg@buffalostate.edu Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 9:05 AM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: You have (3) Important unread messages Dear Students/Staffs/Non-Staffs, You have (3) important unread messages from the school's financial aid department. Kindly click [Verify] to read it. [[[you'll noticed the link would take you to a non-UW site... Bill]]] Unread messages will be deleted in 24 hours. Best Regards Financial Aid Department.
From: Anna-Mireilla Hayden ahayden@uwaterloo.ca Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 4:27 PM Subject: Important Message for All Staffs and Students Importance: High Dear Students/Staffs/Non-Staffs, You have (3) important unread messages from the school's financial aid department. [Kindly click here] to read it. [[[That link would take you to a bogus non-UW site asking for your UW userid/password... Bill]]] Unread messages will be deleted in 24 hours. Best Regards Financial Aid Department.
From: UWATERLOO gaetano.caserta@uslsudest.toscana.it Sent: August 28, 2022 10:11 PM Subject: Verify Your Email Account Dear mail user, We are experiencing congestion due to anonymous registration of UWATERLOO email accounts. So we update all accounts to avoid mail delivery traffic. If you still want to use your email account, please verify your account immediately. You must confirm your email account through this instant update link below. If you can't click, copy and paste the address into your browser: https://sevenmilebeachcondorentals.com/uwa/connect.uwaterloo.ca/owa/auth/logon04a0.html Caution! Any UWATERLOO email account holder who refuses to update their account after receiving this email will permanently lose their account. Cheers, UWATERLOO Account maintenance service.
From: Bethany Mulder-Kelly bethany.mulder-kelly@uwaterloo.ca Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 8:39:50 PM To: Centre for Career Action <careers@uwaterloo.ca> Subject: Individual Assistance Program All employees can now apply for the 2022 individual assistance program through the COVID-19 Benefits Program. This is to support all employees in the new year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a new year's support program, the individual assistance program will provide employees with cash assistance of up to $4,500 to help individuals and families. Applications can be submitted through the Individual Assistance Program. Visit the [[[Individual Assistance portal]]] and fill out the application form. Thanks, Bethany.mulder kelly
From: Hamblin, Nancy Nancy.Hamblin@lakecountyohio.gov Sent: August 7, 2022 5:06 PM Subject: Summer Benefits Plan I'd like to notify you about the Summer 2022 Benefits plan, which will be available to give financial support to employees and their families over the summer holiday. The previous few years have been terrible for every family because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Employee Benefits Plan's objective will be to give monetary assistance to employees up to a maximum of $5,000. Applications are now being accepted for the Employee Benefits plan. Applications may be filed through the 2022 Employee Benefits page. Sincerely, Nancy Hamblin
From: installations installations@tormaxusa.com Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:30 PM To: IAPbenefits@tormaxusa.com Subject: Individual Assistance Program All employees can now apply for the 2022 individual assistance program through the COVID-19 Benefits Program. This is to support all employees in the new year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a new year's support program, the individual assistance program will provide employees with cash assistance of up to $4,500 to help individuals and families. Applications can be submitted through the Individual Assistance Program. Visit the Individual Assistance portal and fill out the application form. Sincerely, installations
From: Uwaterloo argus@pobox.com Sent: July 17, 2022 6:37 AM To: helpdesk1@uwaterloo.ca Subject: To all Staff \Faculty To all Staff \Faculty Note this important update that our new web-mail has been enhanced with a new messaging system from Owa/Outlook, including faster use in emails, shared calendars, web documents, and the new 2022 anti-spam version includes. Please use the link below to complete your update for our new Microsoft Outlook Exchange enhanced web-mail. Click UW Outlook Web Access to update Greetings, IT service support. Microsoft Outlook. Exchange email
From: voicemail@uwaterloo.ca hong@qses.co.jp Sent: October 20, 2021 11:30 AM To: Geoff Fong <gfong@uwaterloo.ca> Subject: Emailing: New Voice e-mail to gfong@uwaterloo.ca Attention : gfong@uwaterloo.ca Length : 00:23 Sec Date : October 20, 2021 Reception : Uwaterloo Voice Mail Service Download attached file to listen to your voice message This message was sent to gfong@uwaterloo.ca
From: Heather Henderson <departmentchairm@gmail.com> Date: Monday, September 27, 2021 at 2:59 PM To: yourname <youremail@uwaterloo.ca> Subject: <no subject> Available cell phone number? Professor & Chair University of Waterloo
From: Lilian Wambutsi <LilianWambutsi@shannonhealth.org> Sent: July 5, 2021 4:03 PM To: Lilian Wambutsi <LilianWambutsi@shannonhealth.org> Subject: IT Advisory Your OWA User Account password has expired. As a component of the OWA IT security strategy for account management, account holders are required to reset their OWA user account password periodically. Passwords not reset within the established timeframes will expire and further access to the account is denied preventing access to any Outlook Web Access services including email, external (OWA) websites, SMP or accessing computers requiring your logon. To avoid inconvenience, update your password [here] on the access change portal. [[[you'll notice the "here" link would take you to a bogus site - Bill]]] If you haven't already done so make sure that your Outlook Web Access (OWA) account security profile is up-to-date so that if you forget your password or need to reset an expired password in the future you can do so through the above access change portal anytime, anywhere, without needing to contact anyone. Note that this is an automatically generated email. Please do NOT reply. ----------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy all copies of the original message.
From: Administrative Notification <adam.brazda01@upol.cz> Sent: March 31, 2021 12:13 PM To: your name <youremail@uwaterloo.ca> Subject: Payroll Update Recipient: youremail@uwaterloo.ca New Notification Regarding Your 2021 Payroll https://www.uwaterloo.ca/UI/payr0ll/2021/f0rm.pdf [[[if you hover over the above link without clicking it, you'll notice it would take you to a bogus site https://shubhastrology.com/uwaterloo/uwaterloo.html ...Bill]]] Copyright © uwaterloo, All rights reserved.
From: Antony Robert <antony.robert@uwaterloo.ca> Sent: February 2, 2021 11:32 PM To: Updates6@uwaterloo.ca Subject: Re: Covid-19 Benefits In response to the current hardship in the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The University of Waterloo, has decided to help support all employee and students to get through these hard times. The University will award $2000 to all eligible employee and students of The University of Waterloo, as COVID-19 support, starting from, Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Visit the COVID-19 Benefits page and register with your information to apply for this giveaway. [[[bogus link there to a compromised site... Bill]]] Note: If you do not submit all the information requested, your application will not be processed. Sincerely, COVID-19 Support Team University of Waterloo 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada