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Cybersecurity Alerts

Preventing internet & phone scams

Posted on March 4, 2024

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.

Posted in Cybersecurity Alerts, Cybersecurity News, IT News, Scams

Tips to avoid tax season fraud

Posted on March 13, 2023

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.

Posted in Cybersecurity Alerts, IT News

Chrome update fixes “severe” vulnerability

Posted on March 29, 2022

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.

Posted in Cybersecurity Alerts, Cybersecurity News, IT News

Beware of Ukraine-themed phishing scams

Posted on March 15, 2022

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.

Posted in Cybersecurity Alerts, IT News, Scams

Action Needed: Log4J Vulnerability

Posted on December 15, 2021

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.

Posted in Cybersecurity Alerts, Cybersecurity News, IT Impacts, IT News

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