COEHD Faculty, After reading an email, we should always have the mindset of “is this email legit?, do I know this person?, what email address is it coming from?”  This is where the phrase STOP.LOOK.THINK comes in!

There is a GMAIL account named Dept.Chair341 that was created by Hackers for a phishing attack - to gain information.

It is being sent to all faculty to get your cellphone number.  DO NOT RESPOND.  The message looks similar to:

From: Thelma Duffey <dept.chair341@gmail.com>

Subject: [EXTERNAL]

Date: February 18, 2021 at 2:46:24 PM CST

  **EXTERNAL EMAIL**
  This email originated outside of The University of Texas at San Antonio.
  Please exercise caution when clicking on links or opening attachments.

Available, cellphone number?

Best regards 

So far, I’ve seen COU and BBL targeted.  I’m sure all departments will see this email soon!

Because everybody has a cell phone nowadays, Smishing Attacks are becoming the preferred method of committing fraud!

If you have already responded with your phone number, please be aware of any Text (Smishing Attack) and Phone/Voice (Vishing Attack). 

• DO NOT answer messages you do not know
• DO NOT give out any personal information
• DO NOT reply text or phone call asking for your banking info, SS#, or asking for a GIFT CARD – Block them.
• DO NOT click on any links in your text messages

NOTE:  This semi yellow box message below is displayed in emails.  If you see this, it is NOT coming from UTSA so be extra careful when responding to emails or clicking on links.

  **EXTERNAL EMAIL**
  This email originated outside of The University of Texas at San Antonio.
  Please exercise caution when clicking on links or opening attachments.

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Marisol Johnson

IT Operations Manager

Office of Dean of the College of Education and Human Development

University of Texas at San Antonio

One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249

E: Marisol.johnson@utsa.edu

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