UVM email addresses are periodically targeted for scam and phishing emails. It is very important that you keep your UVM Network ID password safe and do not give it to other people. If your account is identified as having been compromised, your account will be locked; this means no access to email, Blackboard, myUVM and other online UVM services.
If you suspect that your account has been compromised, the first thing to do is to change your password. If you are unable to change your password, please contact the UVM Computing Helpline 802 646 2604 for assistance. We will be able to identify if your account has been locked because it has been compromised or assist you with changing your password.
Simply clicking on a link may compromise your computer/laptop. If you are lucky, this may not be a problem as long as you do not submit any form or give out your password. Remember, UVM individuals will never ask for your NetID password.
The best ways to identify questionable emails:
- Is the email unexpected?
- Are there false links? (hover over a link and check the URL that it points to)
- Do you know the sender? Is the sender really using the UVM email system? (Check the header information – the sender address, reply-to address and so on to tell.)
ETS staff provide online detailed instructions and screenshots here. This article goes into each item above in detail and is helpful to review.
