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Cybersecurity Alerts

“Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

Beware Offers for Part-Time, Remote "Assistant" Jobs!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position as a research assistant for the Information Technology Center. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:54 PM

Do You Need A Password Reset Email Address?

Hint: Yes

UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) asks that all students set-up a password reset email address for their accounts. This email address ensures that your profile is secure, and it...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:44 PM

Another “UMBC Student Employment!” Scam

Abigail Granger is NOT looking for an Admin. Assistant

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is continuing to receive reports of new variants of a job scam claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Below is an...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 4:29 PM

How to Spot, Avoid and Report Fake Check Scams

Check Scams Are At The Core Of Most Job Scams

The UMBC community has been and is still being targeted by offers of fake jobs, mostly through email.  The nature of these jobs varies from scam to scam but they have certain things in common. ...

Posted: March 24, 2021, 6:38 PM

“UMBC Student Employment!” Administrative Assistant Job Scam

THESE ARE NOT REAL JOBS! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY!

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) are continuing to receive reports of new variants of a job scam claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Below is an...

Posted: March 24, 2021, 6:29 PM

Another UMBC Administrative Assistant Job Scam Variant

A Recent Variation On An Ongoing Scam

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) continues to receive reports of new variants of phishing emails claiming to offer a part-time job as an Administrative Assistant at UMBC. Here is...

Posted: March 23, 2021, 4:50 PM

Job Scam Emails "Data Research"

Job Scam From Compromised UMBC Accounts

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has been receiving reports of phishing emails claiming a part-time job as a temporary research aide. The scammer is impersonating Professor Robert...

Posted: March 23, 2021, 4:48 PM

Why are Cyber Criminals Targeting Universities?

Universities Are Seen As 'Soft Targets' For Fraud

Phishing emails, spoofing and forgery schemes have found a hunting ground for cyber attacks within institutes of higher education just like UMBC. Below are some reasons why universities are...

Posted: March 3, 2021, 4:29 PM

Impersonation Scam - Fake Job Offer

“Student Job or Research Assistant Position”

Yes, The Offer Really IS Too Good To Be True.  Below is an example of a job scam reported to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). The scammer, impersonating one of several faculty...

Posted: March 3, 2021, 4:18 PM