Information Security Advisory (ISO § 6.1.2 d,f)

August 24, 2006

To:  All BGSU Faculty, Staff, Students
From:  ITS Information Security & Privacy
Subject: Fraudulent Chase Account Verification Phishing Scheme

Severity:                                  [ Critical ]  |   Important   |   Moderate   |   Low

 

System Information

All users of e-mail.

Description

Phishing e-mail is used to harvest sensitive information by pretending to be an online merchant or bank. One reported version of this email originates from Taiwain and clicking on the link directs the user to a hostile site in Korea to gather sensitive information. It is possible other versions will be reported.

Impact

Loss of personal information and identity theft.

Solution(s)

            Vigilance is necessary. ANY email requesting sensitive should be handled with skepticism and carefully examined. It             is also recommended NOT to use supplied phone numbers provided in email because they could also be fraudulent.

Example of fraudulent email

 

More...

New E-mail Phishing Scams Use Bank Logos - Government Technology 8/15/2006