Alerts

Malware Warning: 'Antivirus 2009'

There is a very malicious piece of software floating around the Internet and being installed, purposefully or not, on many USM computers. This software, Antivirus 2009, advertises itself as a ...
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Phishing Attempts from the MAINE.EDU Support Team

There has been a rise in unsolicited e-mail messages to the University that appear to be from the "MAINE.EDU Support Team." These emails are in fact phishing attempts and should ...
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Phishing Scam Warning

A phishing scam is being attempted on many UMS Email addresses (your maine.edu account). This is a clever attempt and at first glance appears to be a valid request where ...
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Beware of fraudulent PayPal emails

Recently, many USM email users have been receiving false requests, seemingly from PayPal, Amazon, eBay, Bangor Savings Bank, and other companies, requesting account information. Be very wary about these "phishing" ...
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