To: All Colleagues

UM has received several reports concerning external scam emails. These emails contain inappropriate images that have been manipulated using image editing software. It appears that cybercriminals obtained photographs from website and altered them into inappropriate content for the purpose of fraud or intimidation. 

The following are some of the malicious email addresses identified to date, which have been blocked by the University (for reference only):

• gtysgjt983[at]sina.cn
• djyqfc986[at]sina.com
• hfcdt986[at]sina.com
• 13142215335[at]163.com
• bhfeyjt685[at]163.com

As scam perpetrators use email addresses with no fixed pattern, please take the following precautionary measures to safeguard both your personal security and that of the University:

• Remain vigilant against suspicious emails: Do not reply to, click on any links, download attachments from, or forward emails originating from unknown or suspicious sources, particularly those claiming to be from private investigators or similar organizations.
• Report to the police: If you have suffered financial loss or feel that you are under serious threat, please report the matter immediately to the Judiciary Police Bureau (Hotline: 993 or 8800 7777)

Should you have any enquiries or require assistance, please feel free to contact ICTO Help Desk.

ICTO Help Desk
Location : Room 2085, 2/F, Central Teaching Building (E5), eMap
Telephone : 8822 8600
email : icto.helpdesk@um.edu.mo

Related links:

• Beware of “AI face-changing” extortion emails and illegal use of personal information (Chinese Version Only)
• Hong Kong Lawmakers Blackmailed with AI-Generated Explicit Photos (Chinese Version Only)
  

Information and Communication Technology Office