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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.
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.
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.
Scammers recently sent phony email messages that appear to come from legitimate campus email addresses. Learn how to protect yourself!
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.
There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click a link.