Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department in the Division of Information Technology has some tips for you to stay safe from financial scams that have recently...
October 22, 2025
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2:20 PM
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Hello UMBC Community! Join us today from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the breezeway near the Commons to learn more and receive giveaways! We have a f(ph)ishing game and Swedish fish. As part of...
October 20, 2025
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10:22 AM
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Hello UMBC Community, We rely on Duo two-factor authentication to protect our accounts, and it's an excellent defense. However, cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to get past our...
October 13, 2025
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1:17 PM
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Hello UMBC Community, In the digital world, Phishing is one of the most used forms of cyber trickery where attackers impersonate trusted sources to deceive you into handing over credentials or...
October 8, 2025
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1:55 PM
Stay connected, stay safe, stay smart!
Hello UMBC Community, Cyber threats are always lurking in the digital realm, but don't worry! The security team at Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust (CADT) is here to guide you so you can...
October 8, 2025
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1:51 PM
Dear UMBC Community, DoIT has recently been made aware of a new phishing campaign through Google Calendar. In this scheme, attackers send fraudulent calendar invites that automatically appear on...
September 9, 2025
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4:34 PM
Protecting your digital identity, one click at a time.
Retrievers, listen up — Six cyber scams you do not want to fall for. Number one: Random Duo Push notifications. If you didn’t log in, don’t hit accept. That’s literally letting an attacker...
August 26, 2025
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5:00 PM
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They are phishing!
Hello UMBC Community, As we approach the Fall Semester, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has observed an increase in phishing attempts targeting the UMBC community. While we are...
August 22, 2025
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5:11 PM
We are glad you are here, but we don't want your password
DoIT is aware of an ongoing phishing campaign targeting faculty and staff. The message arrives in users' inboxes appearing to be a document shared from Google. Within the document there is a link...
July 4, 2025
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2:43 PM
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Watch fireworks and your inbox
Recently, DoIT has seen an increase in phishing emails claiming that the receiver's UMBC account is being deactivated or offering a part time job. Some of the emails are specifically mentioning...
July 3, 2025
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5:37 PM