Security reminders regarding phishing
Phishing emails attempting to deceive individuals are an ongoing problem, on and off campus. University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias students, faculty and staff are reminded to be vigilant about carefully checking links and file attachments, and about protecting passwords.
In 2018, the top two phishing schemes directed at members of the UMaine community involved gift card scams and requests for payment based on alleged observing of inappropriateness. We continue to see a large number of emails that spoof university officials or attempt to extort recipients. These forged emails request payment, via PayPal, gift cards, bitcoin or other means, outside of university-sanctioned methods (i.e., TouchNet).
To report incidents of phishing or suspicious emails in the UMaine and UMM communities, email the University of Maine System Information Security team, phish@maine.edu.
UMS Information Security Team has advice for how to protect your accounts and data.