From Information Technology Services
UH email accounts have been targeted by recent phishing attacks. The attackers used tactics such as threatening that your account would be terminated if you didn't respond, and have been successful in obtaining UH Usernames and passwords from some individuals through these phishing messages. Other phishing attacks attempt to impersonate legitimate organizations such as the IRS. Attackers increase their phishing attempts at the start of every semester in hopes that you will not pay close attention to what you are doing.
To help reduce the number of individuals who are victimized by these phishing messages, please remember the following:
1. Be vigilant about protecting personal information, such as your UH Username and password and your Social Security Number (SSN). NEVER respond with any personal information (like SSN) to an unsolicited email.
2. Be careful when clicking on links in unsolicited messages, particularly when the link points to a web site that does not begin with www.hawaii.edu or <something>.hawaii.edu.
3. If you think you may have provided your UH Username and password in response to a phishing message, change your password immediately!
If you have any questions about the validity of an official-looking communication, please check the ITS web site for a list of reported phishing attempts or contact the ITS Help Desk at help@hawaii.edu, or by phone at (808) 956-8883 or toll-free from the neighbor islands at (800) 558-2669.