“There are some that come through that I would classify as lame,” Fox said. Fox said he believes some are more laughable in their attempts. Phishing scams try to extract cash from students and get access to personal emails or My Sac State credentials.Īlthough there are some sophisticated emails, there are others that contain typos or grammar errors as well as ridiculous job offers and requests that make them obvious scams. RELATED: FAQ: What you need to know about Sac State’s emergency financial aid grantsīrad Grebitus, IRT desktop and client security lead, said phishing is an attempt to get people to give away credentials, sensitive information and money.
“We’re particularly vulnerable now under the current situation with schools doing distance learning and with CARES,” Fox said. Fox said with people at home and federal CARES Act funds disbursements upcoming, they expect to see increased phishing activity. Marc Fox, IRT interim information security officer and senior director for enterprise systems, said there have also been recent scam emails from Gmail accounts using the name of a dean or a director on campus. Other phishing scams IRT warns of include IRS tax scams, COVID-19 stimulus payment scams and fake voicemail attachment scams. The email warns students of two new phishing scams: one threatening to close Microsoft Office 365 accounts and another offering fake part-time jobs. Sac State Information Resources & Technology warned students of a spike in phishing attempts in a SacSend email sent on April 24. Sacramento State students have been hit with some new phishing scam emails recently, a common occurrence for students.
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