We have seen a rise in phishing emails targeting university accounts over the past week. If you receive one, do not click any links and report it straight away.
What the emails look like
- They claim your mailbox is full or your account will be suspended
- The sender name looks like IT Services, but the actual address is external
- The link goes to a login page that closely copies the real one
- They usually arrive late in the day or over a weekend
What to do
- Do not click the link or enter your password anywhere
- Report the email using our incident report form
- Delete it once reported
- If you have already entered your password, change it immediately and report it
If you are unsure whether an email is genuine, our guidance on spotting phishing emails will help.