Receiving Email Titled Sorry Coyote, You Failed a Phishing Test

Issue/Question

I received an email titled Sorry Coyote, you failed a phishing test.  Is this valid?

Is this another phishing test?

Environment

  • KnowBe4
  • Office365 ATP

Cause

Failed a phishing test

Resolution

  1. You may receive an email from USD - Security Team <security@usd.edu> 
  2. This is a valid email sent in response to a failed phishing test sent by the University of South Dakota
  3. Please complete the training by clicking on the link in the email
    Note: If you forward a phishing message and the recipient clicks the link, you are still required to complete the training
  4. There will be required courses and several optional courses
    • You are only required to do the required courses
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