Author: Leila Sharma

Scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to target teleworking employees with phishing termination emails and VTC (virtual teleconference) invitations. These messages cite COVID-19 as the reason for termination, and attempt to trick victims into clicking on embedded malicious links that purportedly provide more information on online conferences related to their termination or information on their […]

There are currently numerous reports of targeted phishing attempts, a/k/a  spear phishing, which seek to exploit anxieties around the COVID-19 outbreak. Phishing may take place over email, phone calls, SMS text messages, social media updates, and web pop-ups. Scammers will likely use familiar/expected language and branding to make their messages appear legitimate. These phishing messages […]

Please be advised that scammers seeking to steal your sensitive information or your stimulus relief may pose as Treasury, IRS or CDC officials and may request confirmation of your personal identifying information (PII) in connection with an update or the receipt of your benefits. These communications are commonly delivered via phone calls (robocalls and person […]

Please be advised of the following phishing message sent out by someone purporting to be an NYU alumni:   From: Sales Manager <n95nyc@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 12:43 PM Subject: Re: N95 Masks (Boxes: $250 | Pairs: $30) To: Attached is the FDA approval. Sorry it did not go through! On Mon, Mar 16, […]

NYU students enrolled in Global Programs have reported receiving phishing emails from “NYU Global Programs NYU” when it is actually an imposter Gmail address external to NYU. If you have received a phish similar to the sample below, do not reply to the message.  Although the phishing email may appear to be signed by people […]

Please exercise caution with any communications you receive regarding Coronavirus (COVID- 19). Scammers commonly use widespread health alerts and natural disasters as opportunities to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or making “charitable” contributions. These scams may occur via email, phone calls, social media updates, text messages, web pop-ups or by in-person contact.  With respect […]