Each semester, K-State email accounts are targeted by a significant number of phishing scams. These emails try to trick account holders into providing eID passwords which allows the scammers to access all user services including HRIS employee information, KSIS student information, email accounts, wireless networks, and more.
There have been over 25 accounts compromised in the last week.
Recent Examples
|
Subject: Job offer Good day,An administrative assistant to perform various administrative tasks like making or receiving payment and sending gifts, keeping record and processing paperwork when necessary with a good weekly pay is needed, please find the position and some basic information below.Click here Position: Personal Assistant This position will be home-based and it’s a flexible part time job, you can be working from home, School or any location Job Placement & Student Services |
| Subject: PERSONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Dear Students and Staff, Work at your convenience and earn $400 weekly. It’s a Flexible part-time job. All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don’t need to travel somewhere and also you don’t need to have a car to get started. To know more about the position, apply below. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Application will be received, and you will get a response between 2- 24 hours Job Placement & Student Services Kennesaw State University Copyright ® 2021 Kennesaw State University. All rights reserved |
|
Subject: We Received A Request From You! We received a request to terminate your office 365 email and this process has begun by our administrator. If you did not authorize this action and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to verify your account. CLICK HERE to verify your account! Failure to verify will result in closure of your account. |
As a reminder, Kansas State University will never ask for your password. Never provide your password in response to any phone call or email. You should not reply to these emails or click on a link in the email and fill out a form. If you doubt the legitimacy of any message, ask your building’s IT support person or contact the IT Help Desk, 785-532-7722 or helpdesk@k-state.edu.Please help keep your information and K-State’s network safe by being protective of your password and knowledgeable of recommended security precautions. Learn more about how to identify scams on the IT Security at K-State website and by watching “Phishing – Not just for days at the lake.”
Also, be sure to complete the required annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training which provides you with the knowledge to identify and prevent potential cybersecurity attacks.
