Malicious attachments being spread via Office365
IT Services have been warned of a new Windows exploit that is currently in circulation worldwide, where attachments containing malicious code are being spread to Office365 users.
No cases have been discovered in Trinity, however, we request that staff and students remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution before opening any unexpected attachments in Office365 unless you are 100% certain of the source.
Opening malicious attachments can lead to ransomware being downloaded to your computer, which can cause significant damage not only to your own device and data, but also to Trinity data and IT systems.
If you notice any suspicious behaviour, receive an unexpected attachment via email or other Office365 platform, do not open it or click on any unknown links. Instead, report it to the IT Service Desk at the earliest opportunity and delete the email.
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