Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates Chancellor Rebecca Blank. The email message asks recipients if they’re available and includes a linked image that cannot be displayed. Continue Reading 8/31 Phishing Alert: Subject – “Important”
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8/25 Phishing Alert: Subject – “Notification”
Beware of an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a UW–Madison employee support unit. The message asks recipients to click a link to a fake site promising $7,750 worth of Bitcoin in financial assistance. Continue Reading 8/25 Phishing Alert: Subject – “Notification”
8/16 Phishing Alert! Subject: “Benefits”
There’s an active phishing campaign targeting UW–Madison email addresses. The attacker offers to provide financial assistance to qualifying employees. Sure signs it’s bogus: misspellings and a link to a non-UW URL. Continue Reading 8/16 Phishing Alert! Subject: “Benefits”
6/28 Phishing Alert: Subject – “IRS Announces New Programs That Forgives Millions”
There’s an active phishing campaign targeting UW–Madison email addresses. The attacker offers info on a tax-forgiveness program. A sure sign it’s bogus: grammatical error in the subject line. Continue Reading 6/28 Phishing Alert: Subject – “IRS Announces New Programs That Forgives Millions”
6/28 Phishing Alert: Subject – “Wisconsin” or “support team”
There’s an active phishing campaign targeting UW–Madison email addresses. The attacker impersonates a UW–Madison sender and offers significant financial relief. Continue Reading 6/28 Phishing Alert: Subject – “Wisconsin” or “support team”
6/21 Phishing Alert: Subject – “UW-Madison Account Update”
There’s an active phishing campaign targeting university faculty, staff and students. The attacker impersonates the UW–Madison “IT Help Desk” and asks the recipient to “update email account.” Don’t click! Details here. Continue Reading 6/21 Phishing Alert: Subject – “UW-Madison Account Update”
6/15 Phishing Alerts: Subjects – “Green dot” or “support team”
Beware of 2 active phishing campaigns on campus in which attackers impersonates UW–Madison employee support units. The campaigns’ email messages ask recipients to click a link to visit a fake COVID-19 benefits site, promising $2,300 in financial assistance. Continue Reading 6/15 Phishing Alerts: Subjects – “Green dot” or “support team”
6/7 Phishing Alert: Subject – “support team”
Beware of an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates UW–Madison employee support units. The campaign’s email messages ask recipients to click a link to visit a fake COVID-19 benefits site, promising $2,300 in financial assistance. Continue Reading 6/7 Phishing Alert: Subject – “support team”
Warning: Active Phishing Campaigns
The Office of Cybersecurity is aware of 2 active phishing campaigns in which the attacker impersonates UW–Madison IT service units. The latest phishing emails were sent the evening of Apr 6, but the attacks can occur at any time. Please be on the lookout. Continue Reading Warning: Active Phishing Campaigns
Be Careful About Sharing Your Vaccine Card On Social Media
We get it. If you’re getting vaccinated, you may be feeling a little excited. But if you take a selfie with your card and post it on social, you might be signing up for more than just being “vac-SEEN” by your friends and family. Continue Reading Be Careful About Sharing Your Vaccine Card On Social Media