This phishing message is circulating today. The body of the email may be empty, and the screenshot below comes from the attached PDF file.
– It claims to be from an approved sender.
– It instructs you to follow the link encoded in the QR code.
– As usual, the goal is to steal your UVic credentials.
Do not scan the QR code. Do not engage out of curiosity. UVic does not send emails containing QR codes.
PDF Transcript:
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Approved sender for University of victoria
This message is from your safe sender list
Dear <redacted>,
As part of our policy, the Remuneration and Performance Appraisal for the year
2026 has been finalized. The details includes changes to:
Pay Increase
Benefits Management
Changes, Amendments & Updates
Self-Evaluation for Goal Setting
You can access the file by either scanning the QR code below.
Required Actions:
- Scan the QR Code to access your file
- Review these sections:
Pages 2-3: Hybrid work policies
Section 6: Complete your Self Evaluation
Chapter 10: Acknowledgement
HR Management
Corporate Policies Division
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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