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Here's Another One...
Posted 10:09 AM, February 4, 2011, by eamselNo, the helpdesk did not send you an email about your account. No, you should not provide your login credentials. Once again, there's a phishing scam circulating, and it could seem to be valid.
Please remember, STANFORD WILL NEVER ASK YOU FOR YOUR PASSWORD. If you are asked and you're still unsure, regardless of who it is, check with Information Security Services first. We can be reached by email (irt-security@stanford.edu) or through the Help Desk (5-8000 option 4).
Rule of thumb: WHEN IN DOUBT, DON'T!
The email is posted below.
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From: indentco@brain.net.pk
Sent: Friday, February 4, 2011 7:21:36 AM
Subject: Importance notice from the helpdesk
EMAIL ACCOUNT UPGRADE
Your E-mail box has reached its maximum limit of 20 GB of storage and
Your account will be disabled if you do not update
now.
stanford.edu To upgrade your account, please click
the link below and follow the instructions to upgrade to more
storage space.
http://quadlightjobs.com/phpform/use/webmail/form1.html
Your account will remain active after you have confirmed your account
successfully.
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