TechMail Phishing Warning
No One at Texas Tech University or from Anywhere Else Should Ask For Your Password
Effective 12/19/2008, TechMail customers may notice the following warning prepended to any email message containing the word "password" that is received from the Internet. The following text is inserted into an email message you received:
WARNING: The following message makes use of the word "PASSWORD" and may be an attempt to steal your credentials. Texas Tech University IT personnel will never request password information in any form. In accordance with TTU IT Security Policies (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/infotech/security), you must not reveal your password information to anyone. If you believe that the message below is an attempt to steal your password, forward this message to security@ttu.edu and do not respond to this message.
Messages sent within Texas Tech University will not contain the above message. Any messages within Texas Tech University include email sent through:
- TechMail Exchange Servers (MAPI, Outlook Web Access, or ActiveSync interfaces)
- HSC eMail Exchange Servers
- basic.smtp.ttu.edu
- smtp.ttu.edu
This warning is being prepended to messages due to Internet phishing attempts. These phishing attempts appear to come from a TTU email address and request that an individual divulge their username and password information. The warning is intended to alert and educate TechMail users about best security practices.