Fake threatening email
This afternoon, some members of our community received a violent and threatening email from a “spoof,” or fake, address purporting to be the University President. This false email, which emanated from an overseas account, targets Jewish and LGBTQIA+ communities with vile antisemitic and homophobic language. University leaders immediately reached out to offer support and resources.
Cornell University Police and Information Technology Security are investigating this ugly and threatening email. The incident has been reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
We ask for anyone with information related to this crime to contact the Cornell University Public Safety Communications Center at (607) 255-1111.
Dave Honan
Associate Vice President for Public Safety
Ben Maddox
Chief Information Officer
Bobby Edamala
Chief Information Security Officer