Security Advisory: Fake “ClassLink Finance” DocuSign Emails Reported

July 28, 2025
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We’re seeing a new phishing attempt targeting billing teams. Attackers are impersonating “ClassLink Finance” and sending fake DocuSign links. This is not exclusive to ClassLink; these phishing tactics can be used to impersonate any vendor.

What To Know

  • We do not send unexpected e‑sign requests. If an e-signature is ever needed, it will be provided by your dedicated ClassLink account representative.
  • We have not changed our bank account information and do not anticipate changes. Treat any email claiming otherwise as fraudulent.
  • Verify the sender’s domain every time. Watch for misspellings or non‑ClassLink domains (for example, @outlook.com or near‑miss lookalikes).
  • When in doubt, call. Before making any payment or banking changes, please call your known ClassLink contact to confirm.
  • Share this reminder internally with finance, procurement, and anyone who approves invoices.

Spot the Fake: Email Examples

What You See What It Might Be
jackson@classlink.com ✅ Real
jackson@claslink.com ❌ Fake (an ‘s’ is missing)
jackson@class1ink.com ❌ Fake (that's a "1" instead of "L")
jackson@class-link.com ❌ Fake (a hyphen was inserted)
jackson@classslink.com ❌ Fake (an extra ‘s’ was inserted)

What To Do If Targeted

  • Do not click links or sign anything from an unexpected e‑sign request.
  • Forward the message to security@classlink.com and contact your ClassLink rep to verify.
  • If you have already taken action, please notify your bank and IT/security team immediately, and then contact us.

Thank you for staying vigilant.
— ClassLink Security Team

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Jeff Janover

VP of Security & Interoperability

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Jeff Janover is the VP of Security and Interoperability at ClassLink. Before ClassLink, Jeff worked for over 20 years as the Director of Technology in a New Jersey public school district, providing him with insights into the challenges faced by educational institutions and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and education. Now, Jeff uses his engineering, database design, and programming skills to help build robust data interoperability systems for the academic community.

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