A recent phishing attempt on campus from the Provost requesting gift cards is a good reminder to the campus community to be skeptical of any email that comes in appearing to be from someone requesting money or valuables transferred to them. If in doubt, it is wise to use an alternate means of communication to confirm, either a phone call or other response you initiate on your own.
Receipt of today’s email does not indicate that your account or password has been compromised in anyway. LITS always encourages safe account practices and would encourage you to visit the LITS website to change your password, if you ever feel that your account credentials have been compromised. In addition, two-factor authentication is an added layer of protection against this possibility.
Phishing can be reported to Google by clicking the triple dot options button on the email, and choosing “Report Phishing”. Deleting the email is also appropriate. If you responded to the email, report any further communication related to your response as phishing and do not respond further.