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PHISHING EMAIL IN CIRCULATION: DO NOT CLICK THE LINK

On 2 October, a number of students and employees received a phishing email from the email address AU@gu.se trying to persuade the recipient into revealing their password.

2019.10.03 | Malene Hjulmand Bundgaard

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On 2 October, a number of students and employees received a phishing email from the email address AU@gu.se trying to persuade the recipient into revealing their password. In the email, the recipient is encouraged to click a link.  

Please be aware that this is a so-called phishing email and you should not click the link. A phishing email is an attempt to gain access to your personal data by persuading you to reveal your password.

If you have clicked the link in the email and entered your AU password, you must change your password immediately and contact your local IT support team.   

How to change your password via mit.au.dk

  1. Log on to mit.au.dk
  2. Press 'Change password' under the title [your name/dit navn]
  3. Type ind a new password
  4. Retype the new password
  5. Finish by clicking the box 'Change password'

The phishing email looks like this: 

Typical phishing characteristics

  • Requests that you act now – before your account is closed, before money is withdrawn etc.
  • Requests to disclose confidential information (for example, passwords and username) via a link in the email or by answering the email.
  • Requests to open attached files.
  • Links which appear to be official or familiar at first glance, but which reveal a different destination when you move your mouse over them.
  • A sender address which, on closer inspection, is revealed not to be official.
  • For example, Aarhus University <aarhusuniversity12@gmail.com>

If you fall for a phishing email

If you have inadvertently sent your password to a third party, you must change your password immediately and contact your local IT support team, and they will help you contain the damage.   

Unsure about anything?

If you think an email may be a phishing attempt, please contact your local IT support team. 

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Revised 15.11.2022 - 
Malene Hjulmand Bundgaard