11.19.20
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Phishing alert

A large number of LLCC employees received an email message yesterday from an individual named “Roha Abera <no-reply@sharepointonline.com>.” The subject of the messages reads “Roha Abera shared “Doc 3” with you.” The email also mentions “Joni Bernahl has shared a file using SharePoint.” in the body. This email is NOT a legit email. It is a phishing attempt to acquire your personal information. Please report the message as phishing and disregard.

Outlook Desktop

With the message selected, click on Report Message in the Ribbon. Select Phishing. The malicious email will be reported directly to Microsoft. Reporting malicious and unsolicited emails makes LLCC’s email filtering system more effective.
"Report Message" is on the right-hand side of the Home ribbon in Outlook. Select it, and then "Phishing" in its sub menu (second option, below "Junk" and above "Not Junk").

Outlook 365

Select the email from the list, and click on the Not Junk drop-down arrow. Select Phishing. The malicious email will be reported directly to Microsoft. Reporting malicious and unsolicited emails makes LLCC’s email filtering system more effective.

In Outlook 365, across the top of the screen, under the search box, there are the options: Emply folder, Not junk, Move to. Select Not junk and then Phishing to report the email directly to Microsoft.
Reporting malicious and unsolicited emails makes LLCC’s email filtering system more effective.

Phishing is a common identity theft method used by fraudulent parties. NEVER send your personal information including passwords, user IDs, credit card numbers or a social security number via email.  Passwords should NEVER be shared with ANYONE in any form.

To learn more about “phishing,” follow this link: https://llcconline.sharepoint.com/IT/SitePages/Cybersecurity.aspx

Please contact the IT Help Desk if you have any questions or concerns at helpme@llcc.edu or 217-786-2555.