As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. While many of the...
July 24, 2020
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12:09 PM
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Scamming Websites Are Selling Fake Products
With COVID-19 causing many to shop online instead of in person, many scamming websites have appeared selling fake products. The Better Business Bureau created a list of tips for shopping online...
July 13, 2020
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4:03 PM
Over the last 10+ years DoIT has developed nearly 200 forms for various offices across campus, providing enhanced business processing options. These forms deliver a better user experience, and a...
June 26, 2020
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12:15 PM
Follow the Three Golden Rules
Scammers are always inventing new ways to exploit people. However, some of the basic tactics don’t change much. The Cybercrime Support Network (CSN), in partnership with Google, has set up the...
June 19, 2020
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12:25 PM
Another Email Scam Riding the Headlines
The Federal Trade Commission warns of a phishing email scam aimed at college students. The malicious actor sends emails out claiming to be from the Financial Department of the student’s...
June 3, 2020
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10:38 PM
Some Simple Precautions You Can Take For Secure Teleworking
As the global health crisis continues, many organizations are making the decision to continue remote work into the summer, and some are even hiring new employees remotely. Malicious actors are...
June 2, 2020
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4:23 PM
UMBC Community Continues To See Fake Job Offers
UMBC DoIT Security continues to receive reports of malicious emails claiming to offer part time job opportunities to UMBC students. From: Charlotte Oliver <charlotteoli26900@gmail.com>...
June 2, 2020
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4:17 PM
During the COVID-19, unemployment numbers have been rising and more people are looking for work. Some people have unknowingly gotten involved in breaking the law. According to the article from...
May 26, 2020
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11:10 AM
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Saturday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 28th. While many of the...
May 19, 2020
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2:02 PM
Email Tries To Get The Reader To Log In At Fake UMBC Page
A fairly well-crafted phishing attack hit UMBC mail inboxes today. It looks like this: The link takes the reader to a fake UMBC login page. It does not look like our usual page,...
May 13, 2020
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1:17 PM