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ITS Information Security & Privacy

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	Information Security Advisory ITS Security Office – BGSU 4/07/2008 Phishing email to BGSU, claims to be credit union contest winner. DO NOT CLICK ON INCLUDED LINKS! Systems Affected All BGSU email users. Overview Phising email claims to from CUNA (credit union affiliated) and contain winning contest information. Description This email actually originates from Germany and is fradulent. Do not attempt to provide any information. Impact Loss of sensitive and personal information. Solutions Ignore and delete the email. Warn other BGSU that this email is fraudulent. Other recommendations Be skeptical regarding unexpected email notification of any kind. Additional Information Office of the CIO - Fraud Alerts - examples of fraudulent email notifications received at BGSU *DISCLAIMER:* Information Security Advisories and related resources provide technical and administrative advice to protect sensitive information on the University network and to help BGSU comply with regulations pertaining to information security. Failure to comply with these advisories may directly or indirectly increase the risk of exposure or compromise of sensitive University information. These advisories and resources do not provide legal advice – contact the BGSU Office of General Counsel or other appropriate legal advisor for interpretations of regulations.