Scams can on take many forms. The UW–Madison Police Department shares a few of the most common scams reported on campus—and tips to protect yourself.
Cybersecurity Alerts
Tips to avoid tax season fraud
Don’t get scammed by IRS impersonators or make a poor choice on tax preparers. Protect your money and personal information with these tips. And a reminder: Take these steps if you get a suspicious email.
Chrome update fixes “severe” vulnerability
Do you use Chrome as your desktop web browser? If so, please check which version of Chrome you have installed on your computer. If your version of Chrome is not up to date, you could be vulnerable to hackers.
Beware of Ukraine-themed phishing scams
Although there are no current credible Russian cybersecurity threats to U.S. universities, UW’s cybersecurity team is prepared to prevent cyberattacks. Do your part by identifying and reporting phishing scams related to Ukraine.
Action Needed: Log4J Vulnerability
The UW–Madison Cybersecurity Operations Center has confirmed numerous attempts on the campus network. In order to secure your systems, you need to act now.