IT Alert: Phishing Scam

The IT Services Department uncovered a new phishing scam on campus yesterday. IT requests all students, staff and faculty delete the message immediately. If you should open the message it is crucial that you do not follow the instructions offered within the e-mail. If the you navigate to the Web site, you will see an exact duplicate of the UAF eDir/AuthServ authentication page. Please remember, IT Services will never ask for your password via e-mail; should you require additional information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the UAA Call Center at (907) 786-4646, Option 1.

Contents of the message are as follows:

SUBJECT: Urgent - Please Read

BODY:
Please click the link below to read important news from Alaska university

http://authserv.alaska-edu.net/cgi-bi/?authenticate?redirect=MYUA

Regards, University of Alaska