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Brandeis ITS has been made aware of suspicious text messages being sent to members of the Brandeis community. These messages may appear to come from a Brandeis email address (e.g., Benefits@brandeis.edu) and often include a link to a fraudulent website. These messages are not legitimate and are part of a smishing (SMS phishing) attempt intended to steal login credentials.
How to Protect Yourself: Do not click links in unexpected messages, even if they appear to come from a Brandeis source. Verify the website address. Only enter your login information on trusted brandeis.edu websites. Delete suspicious messages. If you receive a suspicious text, simply delete it.
If you already clicked a link: If you clicked a link or entered your credentials on a suspicious website, please contact the ITS Help Desk as soon as possible so we can help secure your account.
Posted Mar 15, 2026 - 17:32 EDT
This incident affected: Other Systems/Services (Informational - IT Security).