Cybersecurity Alerts

Staying current with IT Security Notices

The DoIT Security Group posts notices and articles about threats, scams, and attacks on the IT Security – DoIT myUMBC group. In order to receive information as quickly as possible, we recommend that members of the UMBC community follow our group. Once followed, any new articles and notices will be automatically sent to the subscriber via email and myUMBC notification.

How to Follow

  1. Go to the IT Security myUMBC group
  2. Make sure you are logged into myUMBC.
  3. Click the Follow button, and select Notifications to All Updates.

Follow DoIT Security

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Contact Info

To report a cybersecurity issue or get assistance with a cybersecurity topic, Submit an RT Ticket or email security@umbc.edu.

You may also contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) – 410.455.3838

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...

Posted: May 12, 2026, 11:00 AM

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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...

Posted: April 2, 2026, 1:47 PM

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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...

Posted: March 26, 2026, 3:03 PM

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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!...

Posted: March 23, 2026, 10:44 AM

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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...

Posted: January 27, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Don’t Bite on Phishing: Protect Your Financial Aid

Scammers want your login. Don't give them a cent.

Hello UMBC Community! During the last semester, we observed a steady stream of phishing attacks that attempted to trick users into providing their user IDs, passwords, and multifactor codes on...

Posted: January 15, 2026, 2:53 PM

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Google Calendar Invitation Settings Change

Block spam, keep plans. New settings Dec 19.

Greetings UMBC Community, We have been seeing an increase in Google Calendar being used as a new type of method for phishing. In several instances, these calendar invites are added to a user's...

Posted: December 15, 2025, 12:44 PM

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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...

Posted: October 23, 2025, 2:15 PM

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Tips to Combat Financial Scams

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...

Posted: October 22, 2025, 2:20 PM

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