Service Announcements
Email containing malware in circulation, Wednesday, 6 January
Wed, 6 January 21
What is happening:
IT Services are aware of an increase in email traffic containing Malware (Trojan). The malicious emails contain zipped (.zip) or archived (.rar) attachments which include a decryption password in the body of the email. The email usually impersonates the name of a member of staff, but is sent from an external non UCD email address. If you receive a suspicious email, please mark it as spam (in UCD Gmail) and delete it.
Security Advice:
- Ensure all computers are protected with Sophos Endpoint Protection. (Available from Software Downloads)
IT Services are aware of an increase in email traffic containing Malware (Trojan). The malicious emails contain zipped (.zip) or archived (.rar) attachments which include a decryption password in the body of the email. The email usually impersonates the name of a member of staff, but is sent from an external non UCD email address. If you receive a suspicious email, please mark it as spam (in UCD Gmail) and delete it.
Security Advice:
- Ensure all computers are protected with Sophos Endpoint Protection. (Available from Software Downloads)
- Only use the Gmail web client or Gmail mobile App to access University emails.
- Review IT Services top security tips.
- Review IT Services top security tips.
Example email:
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From: Paul Smyth
Sent: Monday 21 December 2020 13:58
To: Lisa Kenny
Subject: Lisa Kenny Please see attached and thanks!
Archive pass: 0828
Paul Symth
Paul.Symth@ucd.ie
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From: Paul Smyth
Sent: Monday 21 December 2020 13:58
To: Lisa Kenny
Subject: Lisa Kenny Please see attached and thanks!
Archive pass: 0828
Paul Symth
Paul.Symth@ucd.ie