Message-Id: 201606032003
Time: 03.06.2016, 08:03 p.m.
Affected: Users of GWDG
Impact: Logon credentials may get spied
Currently emails are posted, which pretend to be send from GWDG or Göttingen University and which are prompting the recipients to enter there login credentials on a foreign website or to reveal such information in an answer to those emails.
These emails are NOT send from GWDG or Göttingen University. Do not react to those emails und do not follow the links given in those emails. This are only attempts to explore and later misuse your login credentials.
The currently send emails have roughly the following content (newest messages first and annotated with the date of first know occurrence):
—- E-Mail known since 03.06.2016 —-
David Jaggers <David.Jaggers@flintgrp.com>
Undisclosed, recipients:
gwdg.de UPDATE
Dear ipt.gwdg.de User,
This is to inform you that gwdg.de security center is shutting down some accounts due to congestion. This notification has been sent regardless of your last login date and you are required to access your account by clicking the link below to confirm usage and enjoy uninterrupted services.
Notification Date: June 2nd, 2016
To update your services; Click UPDATE
The Account Update Team at gwdg.de Mail! thank you for being on the network and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE:
This service message was delivered to you as a gwdg.de Mail ! customer to provide you with account updates and information about your account benefits.
David Jaggers
Account Executive II
Flexographic Products
Mobile: +16149803312
email: david.jaggers@flintgrp.com
www.flintgrp.com
25 Old Shoals Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
USA
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