Fake UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS) Notifications Circulating

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Suspicious Website Activity Alert

Essex County Council have noticed a high level of activity relating to potential Denial of Service (DoS) behaviours. As a result we would like to urge all suppliers to remain vigilant when working on your technology devices.  If you observe any suspicious behaviour, such as unusual traffic patterns or system shutdowns, please do raise your concerns to your Technology Team. 

If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to inform us via your escalation channels or contacting our SOC Team soc@essex.gov.uk.