A “particularly disturbing” email phishing scam has recently targeted the Stanford community, according to Matt Riley, director of information technology in the School of Humanities and Science Dean’s Office. The email entices individuals to give away personal information by directing them to an Internet site that appears to be the Stanford WebLogin page.

Riley warned administrators in an email Monday to always “double-check that you are squarely on a Stanford URL (web address) before typing in your information.” He also advised anyone who feels they might have entered their information into this site to file a HelpSU ticket.

Nic Dahlquist ‘14, a residential computer consultant (RCC) in Crothers, also sent an email Sunday to warn his house’s residents about the scam.

“Some of you may have received an email like the one below, with a link that directs to a fake Stanford WebLogin that will steal your password,” Dahlquist wrote. “Do NOT enter your credentials into the phishing site.

“As a reminder, it is good practice to verify a site’s URL before entering any information,” he added.

 

-Kurt Chirbas