The Phish Bowl

 

Below you will find a sample of recent phishing attempts sent to the SUNY Geneseo community. If you suspect an email to be malicious, check the Phish Bowl to see if it has been posted. If it is not listed here, do not assume it is safe. There are many variants of every phish, and new ones are sent each day.

Report any suspicious emails that are not listed as phishing or safe.

If you have clicked on a phishing link or interacted with a malicious email in anyway, contact the Help Desk immediately.

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Recent Phishing Emails

August 14, 2024

Sender: 

     Peter Markulis <markulis@geneseo.edu>

Subject:

     Peter Markulis shared "SUNY Geneseo" with you

Contents:

  Peter Markulis invited you to edit a file 

  Here's the document that Peter Markulis shared with you.
  SUNY GENESEO

February 13, 2024

Sender: 

     Professor Jon Nykanen <researcha786@gmail.com>

Subject:

     Participate | Interdisciplinary Research

Contents:

  Hello [full name]

  This is an invitation to participate in an interdisciplinary research

  project collecting data irrespective of any prior experience and earn $300

  weekly. It is an adaptable job with a positive learning experience and

  flexibility to fit into your regular schedule as well as contribute to a

  meaningful research initiative. Please let me know if you're interested and

  you'll receive a follow-up email detailing specifics.

  -Full Name:

  -Cell Phone #:

  -Alternate email:

February 1, 2024

Sender:

     <bandonimuenchsusan@gmail.com>

Subject:

     URGENT REQUEST

Contents:

    Available,cell phone number?

    Susan Bandoni Muench
    Chair and Professor of Biology

October 24, 2023

Sender:

     various senders, usually from a .edu address

Subject:

     FREE DOWNSIZING AND GIVEAWAY ITEMS FOR ALL STUDENTS / STAFF

Contents:

     An Ex student of this institution is downsizing and looking to give away
     some valuable items in their gallery immediately due to their relocation
     outside the country.
     Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone, 
     Piano (2014 Yamaha Baby Grand, 
     2014 Steinways and Sons Foldable Legs (can fit in door size) 
     Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42 
     Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera 
     G-Shock MRG-G2000HA-1A Limited Edition 
     Hasselblad H6D-400c MS Medium Format DSLR Camera 
     Blüthner Lucid Hive Extravaganza Piano
     Panoscan MK-3 Digital 360 Degree Panoramic Camera 
     Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bike 
     Sony Aibo ERS-110 Voice Robot 
     Violin to a loving home. The piano is a 2014 Yamaha baby grand, the
     Guitar is Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42 while the camera is Leica S
     (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera .You can send a text now to indicate your
     interest. Kindly reach out to [phone number redacted] to get it delivered to
     your home.
     NO CALLS PLEASE, TEXT ONLY
     NOTE: THE ITEMS ARE FREE, NO PICK UP, DELIVERY ONLY
     REQUIREMENTS: Shipping Fee only.

Safe Emails Reported as Phishing

None at this time

Note: CIT routinely sends phishing simulation training/test emails. These emails will not appear here but please continue to report them.

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