Staff and students are still falling for this phishing scam, so please be alert when receiving ANY emails from a sun account regarding the request for a quote.
An email with the subject “RFQ” which appears to be from a sun email address was sent to staff and students. The email asks you to click on a link to view a request for a quotation. (also see image below)
This is not a legitimate email, but a phishing attempt from a compromised staff account.
Never provide any personal information by means of email. By clicking on links and providing your information, you give criminals access to your personal information and your accounts.
If you clicked on the link in this phishing email, immediately change your password on www.sun.ac.za/password. For enquiries contact the IT Service Desk by logging a request or calling 808 4367. More information on phishing is available on our blog and Twitter.
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