Please be advised that a phishing email is currently circulating from a compromised account within our organization. The email uses the subject line:

Subject: ADVANCE WARNING
Date: June 8, 2025, at 1:43:49 PM EDT

The message claims that your YorkU Microsoft account is set for deactivation due to retirement, graduation, or transfer. It urges recipients to “verify” their account using a provided link to avoid deactivation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a phishing attempt. York will NEVER request for passwords, Duo passcodes or other personal information via email or Google Form.

The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If you receive similar messages, please report it immediately by clicking on the Report Phishing button or forward it to phishing@yorku.ca.

If you provided the requested information, consider your account as compromise. Change your Passport York password immediately and email us at infosec@yorku.ca.