PARTY WITH US, INVITATION FROM BARRY

Date Sent

Fake email invitations containing malware have been circulating. The subject line is the same, but with different names. The invitation link will initiate an EXE download. Recipients are then asked to open a malware file named RSVP_HONORINVITE.exe.

Notice the email body encourages you to open the invitation on a laptop or computer.  


Subject:    PARTY WITH US, INVITATION FROM BARRY.
Date:    Mon, 1 Dec 2025 04:19:46 -0800
From:    Barry XXXXX <[email protected]>

Punchbowl


RSVP for our upcoming potluck! From Barry XXXXX.

Check the link below for more details.

NOTE: Some people have had trouble opening the invitation on phones or tablets. If the link doesn’t load properly, please try opening it on a laptop or desktop computer—it should work just fine there!

Phishing Email or Site Screenshot
phishing email invitation with punchbowl logo

Some U-M community members reported receiving this email. It is fraudulent or malicious. Do not respond, click any link in it, or provide personal information or money. See Phishing & Scams for more tips. If you need help, contact the ITS Service Center.