Message from Email Admin?

[DianneC1946]

I received this email this morning.  Is it genuine?

From: Email Admin ,[deleted]@hotmail.com

To: thanks@virginmobile.com ; webteam@virginmedia.com

Dear User,

We recently upgraded our software database; You're required to confirm usage of your email to avoid disconnection.

Confirm Usage.

Kindly confirm your email above to keep using our service.

Thank you

Virgin Media Management

(c)2021

[MOD EDIT: email edited in case it's an innocent email being used. Link edited to avoid accidental data input]

[DianneC1946]

Blueyonder Update
 
 
Hi User,
 
 I received this email from System Management removed
 
You are required to update your Mail Account as the check on inventory shows action on your account is required.
 

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Please do not ignore this to avoid account timing out within 24hrs.

Am I right to assume it's phishing?

[Graham_A]

Yes, there are many similar examples reported by the internet security team in the Security forum.

[goslow]

No, this was a scam email. Follows a similar kind of pattern to others in VM's security bulletins

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Security-matters/Latest-Phishing-News-17-09-2021/td-p/4823393

[japitts]

That's a scam.

Genuine emails from Virgin Media would be sent from an @VirginMedia.com (or very similar) address. Never a hotmail one.

Not to mention the "click here to update your details" - that's a classic phishing technique.

Delete the email.