Smart TVs, cameras, speakers, watches, toys, phones, tablets and other internet-connected devices add convenience to our lives, but their security isn’t guaranteed. Get tips to protect your personal info. Continue Reading Are your smart home devices secure?
Cybersecurity News
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”
More accessible Cybersecurity Awareness Training now in Canvas in 6 languages
This training is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, and is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. Continue Reading More accessible Cybersecurity Awareness Training now in Canvas in 6 languages
Cybersecurity Forward 2021: Call For Proposals Extended to Jun 13
Help others become more cyber secure by presenting at the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Forward! Submit your proposal by Jun 13 to showcase and share your knowledge. Continue Reading Cybersecurity Forward 2021: Call For Proposals Extended to Jun 13
Cybersecurity Awareness Training has begun!
Faculty and staff need to complete their Cybersecurity Awareness Training by Jun 30. All graduate and undergraduate employee and students will take the training in the fall. Continue Reading Cybersecurity Awareness Training has begun!
Has Your LinkedIn Account Been Exposed?
More than 500 million LinkedIn profiles have been recently scraped, including accounts with @wisc.edu email addresses. Learn what this means and find out if your account was exposed in this or other security breaches. Continue Reading Has Your LinkedIn Account Been Exposed?
Mandatory Cybersecurity Awareness Training Coming the Week of Apr 26
The UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity is rolling out Cybersecurity Awareness Training that must be completed by all faculty and staff (excluding graduate students and undergraduate student employees) by Jun 30. Continue Reading Mandatory Cybersecurity Awareness Training Coming the Week of Apr 26