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Phish Bowl

Use this list to see some phishing (fake) emails that have been spotted at Cornell.

Below you'll find some examples of phishing email seen on campus. The IT Security Office worked to remove any malicious content within the messages, but they recommend against interacting with any links or email addresses in the examples. If you get a suspicious email but don't see it listed here, DO NOT assume it is safe. There are many variants of every phish, and new ones are sent each day. When in doubt, consult with your IT support staff or the IT Service Desk. You may also want to check the list of Verified Cornell Communications.

Report suspected phishing attempts to the IT Security Office. Forward the entire text of the message and email headers to itsecurity@cornell.edu.

Warning: Do not explore the links or email addresses in the phishing emails listed here. We work to sanitize these examples, but please do not investigate them further on your own.
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Maintenance Alert July 31, 2015
Internal ONLY July 30, 2015
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL MESSAGE July 23, 2015
Re-validate your mailbox July 21, 2015
EMAIL NOTIFICATION. July 20, 2015
Notice From ITS Service Information July 19, 2015
Admin July 13, 2015
SD Alert July 10, 2015
SYSTEM July 9, 2015
Hello July 9, 2015
Your mailbox is almost full. July 8, 2015
Re: Re: Re: Revised invoice July 6, 2015
PRIVATE TUTOR NEEDED July 6, 2015
Cornell Account Notification July 1, 2015
[PMX:##] RE: FACULTY AND STAFF MAILBOX ALERT July 1, 2015
ITS Service Desk June 24, 2015
Outlook Web access upgrade‏ June 23, 2015
$10 Amazon Gift Card for Your Feedback June 23, 2015
Library account expiring June 19, 2015
Library Services June 19, 2015

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