Malicious Phishing Attempt – WEBMAIL UPGRADE TO 500 MG IN BOX

Some campus members have received malicious e-mail messages asking for username, password, and other pieces of personal information. This is a scam message and should be deleted immediately. Technology Services will NEVER ask you for your password, or ask you to “revalidate” or “update” your profile by e-mail.
Remember to be cautious of e-mail links and attachments from unknown sources. If you have questions about an unexpected e-mail message, please contact the Service Desk immediately at 253.879.8585 or servicedesk@pugetsound.edu.
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Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE TO 500 MG IN BOX

We have upgraded to 500MG Email Space, login into your account to confirm if your account is still active.
Click the link below to login into your account for confirmation and upgrade.

(link removed)

We have send you this upgrade notification times without number, and you have refuse to upgrade your user, note that failure to upgrade this time, would result to termination of your user account.