Why this looks valid

• The email appears to be from a Marist user, or a colleague from another institution

Why this is a virus

• The attachment is an excel file, which is a common way to send infected files
• There is not much information in the body of the email, including no specific salutation or greeting to the recipient
• Grammar errors, spelling errors, and generic salutations and sign-offs are usually indicative of a suspicious email

Additional notes

• A phone call to the alleged sender would quickly verify if this is a legitimate email. It only takes a few minutes to pick up the phone!
• Report it to Microsoft. In Outlook on the Web, click the Junk menu, and select Phishing
• Unsolicited attachments in email are a very common method of spreading malware and viruses.  Always be suspicious of unsoliciated emails with attachments
• Did you know:  Microsoft OneDrive can scan files for malicious content.  It is a good practice to look at attachments first using the Outlook Web client in preview mode.  However, it is still safest to report it to phishing@marist.edu for a consult from our cybersecurity team