Cybersecurity Reminder: Phishing Emails

  • July 06, 2026
  • Faculty and Staff Students

Hello, Regis University Community,

The Personal Support Center is issuing an important cybersecurity reminder following a recent chain of phishing emails targeting the University’s environment. These messages were designed to create urgency and trick users into entering their passwords on fraudulent websites.

Many of the phishing emails followed a pattern similar to the example below:

  • Claiming your account is about to be closed or deleted
  • Urging you to verify your identity immediately
  • Warning that incoming emails will stop processing
  • Directing you to click a link and enter your password or other sensitive information in an online form

These messages were not legitimate. IT will never ask you to verify your account, confirm your identity or enter your password through an email link. If you clicked on a link or provided any information to these emails, please immediately update your password here.

The faster you react, the less likely the attackers will leverage your information against you.

PHISHING DO’S

  • Verify before you trust. Always confirm the sender — especially when an email asks you to take action or provide information.
  • Pause before clicking. Hover over links to see where they actually lead.
  • Confirm shared documents. Only open files or links from Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive or Teams if you personally know the sender and were expecting the document.
  • Report suspicious emails immediately. Use the Report Phishing button in Outlook. Reporting helps protect everyone.

PHISHING DON'TS

  • Never enter your username or password in response to an email.
  • IT will never ask you to verify your account, test your email or confirm credentials through email or embedded links.
  • Don’t trust urgency or fear tactics. Messages claiming your account will be locked, disabled or deleted are common phishing tricks.
  • Don’t fall for offers that sound too good to be true. Free items, gift cards, prizes or unexpected job opportunities are almost always scams.

WHEN IN DOUBT 

If something feels off, report it. Using the Report Phishing button in Outlook sends the message directly to the Cybersecurity Team for review.

Thank you for continuing to play an important role in keeping our university secure. Your vigilance truly makes a difference.

Personal Support Center

(303) 458-4050

helpdesk@regis.edu

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