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Cybersecurity Superlatives: The Phishing Yearbook

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This is a time dedicated to empowering our campus community with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online. Throughout the month, we are highlighting...

October 2, 2026 · 3:43 PM

Phishing Alert

A Cautionary Tale from Your Digital Voyage

Hark, travelers of the UMBC network! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) has consulted the Oracle, and troubling omens appear on the horizon. A new set of treacherous...

September 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM

The Retriever's Guide to Cybersecurity: Seven Scams to Avoid

Protecting your digital identity, one paw print at a time.

Retrievers, listen up — here are seven cyber scams you do not want to fall for this academic year. Random Duo Push Notifications If you didn’t just try to log in, do not hit accept....

August 25, 2026 · 8:45 AM

Fraudulent Jobs & Employment Scams

Protect Yourself During Your Job Search

Repost from the Career Center: Fraudulent Jobs & Employment Scams The UMBC Career Center works hard to ensure that employers recruiting through Handshake are legitimate. Handshake...

July 6, 2026 · 10:19 AM

Stay Safe Online While Traveling this Summer

Don’t let phishing ruin the summer fun

Dear UMBC Community, Congratulations to our graduates and we are so excited that summer is finally here! This is a reminder to the entire UMBC community that phishing emails don’t take a...

May 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Phishing Alert

The forecast this week is - Phishy

Good morning UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking a series of phishing emails that were sent last...

May 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM

IMPORTANT

Active Phishing Alert

There are no issues with your student ID!

Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our...

April 2, 2026 · 1:47 PM

Scam: “Free” High-Value Items for Sale

Don't fall for this new scam

Dear UMBC Community, It has come to our attention that a new wave of a popular scam has emerged. Scammers are impersonating faculty or someone with a high degree of trust among the...

March 26, 2026 · 3:03 PM

Protecting Your Device from Proxy Hijacking

Learn how to spot, avoid, and report

Dear UMBC Community, Imagine a stranger secretly using your home internet or your laptop to hide their tracks. Recently, security experts have found that certain apps are doing exactly that!...

March 23, 2026 · 10:44 AM

Launching DoIT's Cybersecurity Newsletter

Stay smart, stay safe, and secure your digital life.

Hello UMBC, Cybersecurity isn't just a task for IT, it's a 24/7 commitment for our entire community. To help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, we are excited to launch the first...

January 27, 2026 · 3:31 PM

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