Spring and summer bring road trips and perhaps even vacations abroad. But do you know how to keep your devices safe while traveling? Get tips from the Cybersecurity Team to stay safe during your prep, on your trip, and when you return.
Cybersecurity News
The Office of Cybersecurity manages the university’s risk-reduction efforts through data protection, ongoing diagnostics, cybersecurity awareness training and policies and procedures to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive information.
3/12 Alert: 2 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) phishing emails
We have recently identified two phishing email messages that are targeting UW–Madison. Both prey on the fear, uncertainty and doubt concerning potential interactions with federal agencies, asking that readers click a risky link where they can “verify” personal information.
3/7 Alert: 2 phishing emails aimed at UW–Madison employees
We have recently identified two phishing scams that are targeting UW–Madison. The first is a scam Zoom invitation that results in the victim downloading ScreenConnect software, while the second scam is health related and takes the recipient to an external website where they are asked to enter their personal information.
Interested in a cybersecurity career? Find out what it’s all about
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend 2 sessions to learn more about our daily cybersecurity operations—and how you might create your own path to a cybersecurity career. Feb 19 & 26 via Zoom.
Beware! UW–Madison Grad School phone scam
The UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity and UW–Madison Graduate School are aware of a phone scam active on campus. The phone call “spoofs” the Graduate School phone number, which means that it appears to come from the Graduate School but does not.
Congrats to this year’s cybersecurity meme contest winners!
Cybersecurity is no laughing matter—but the 2 winning meme contest selections sure are.
Secure our campus, secure our world
Find out ways to reduce your risk of a cyber threat—like keeping your software up to date and using a password manager. And if you need a little meme time, share your humor and creativity in our meme contest.
Level UP your cyber game: college competition edition!
Join your colleagues and friends to compete against other Big Ten school teams.
AI-powered scams: How to protect yourself in the age of artificial intelligence
Scammers are using generative AI technology to supercharge their schemes. Learn the telltale signs of a scam—and what to do if you find yourself targeted.
08/25 Email phishing alert: Subject line “NOTICE BY IT ADMINISTRATOR TO VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT”
Scammers recently sent phony email messages that appear to come from legitimate campus email addresses. Learn how to protect yourself!