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Cybersecurity Alerts
Active Phishing Alert
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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
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
Beware of the “ClickFix” Scam
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...
Posted: October 20, 2025, 10:22 AM
Stop! A DUO Push You Didn't Initiate
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...
Posted: October 13, 2025, 1:17 PM
Don't Take the Bait! How to Spot a Phishing Scam
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...
Posted: October 8, 2025, 1:55 PM
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
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...
Posted: October 8, 2025, 1:51 PM
Important Notice: Phishing Campaign via Google Calendar Invites
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...
Posted: September 9, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Retriever's Guide to Cyber Security: Six Scams to Avoid
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...
Posted: August 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
Account Verification Emails
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...
Posted: August 22, 2025, 5:11 PM
Thank you for being part of UMBC (Phishing Edition)
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...
Posted: July 4, 2025, 2:43 PM
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