University websites
Instructional Continuity website
As plans for the fall 2020 semester continue to evolve and new information becomes available, updates related to instruction will be added to the Instructional Continuity site. Continue Reading Instructional Continuity website
COVID-19 testing for students and employees
Unlimited, no-cost COVID-19 testing is available for all students, faculty and staff. Continue Reading COVID-19 testing for students and employees
Tips, tricks, technologies
Learning online: Technology tips & tools
Whether you’re participating in fully remote courses or just virtual course activities at UW–Madison, here’s some helpful info on learning remotely, both on and off campus. Continue Reading Learning online: Technology tips & tools
September 2, 2020Technology for working remotely
Most of the tools you might need are easily accessible with an internet connection and your laptop (or home desktop computer). Continue Reading Technology for working remotely
September 2, 2020How to manage slower internet & low bandwidth
Helpful tips on how to manage those circumstances that keep browser speeds frustratingly low. Continue Reading How to manage slower internet & low bandwidth
July 28, 2020Web conferencing tools simplified
Simple, user-oriented tool recommendations for common web conferencing uses. Continue Reading Web conferencing tools simplified
April 7, 2020Get started with Microsoft Teams & Google Hangouts
A collection of links to KB docs that will help you use these popular video & chat collaboration tools. Continue Reading Get started with Microsoft Teams & Google Hangouts
March 25, 2020Broadband provider outage information
Use these resources to check the status of network outages affecting you. Continue Reading Broadband provider outage information
March 20, 2020Home internet guide
For those in need of detailed information about internet service providers. Continue Reading Home internet guide
March 17, 2020WiscVPN overview
A collection of links to documents for installing, uninstalling, connecting and disconnecting the PaloAlto GlobalProtect VPN client on supported operating systems. Continue Reading WiscVPN overview
March 13, 2019
Cybersecurity docs
Watch for a Webex phishing attempt
Learn how to identify the Webex phishing attempt and what actions you should take if you receive it. Continue Reading Watch for a Webex phishing attempt
April 11, 2020How to stay safe online while accessing campus remotely
Recommended steps for securing the computer you use for remote work. Continue Reading How to stay safe online while accessing campus remotely
March 18, 2020
Scam alerts
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”
June 28, 20216/28 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”
June 28, 20216/21 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”
June 22, 20216/15 Phishing Alerts: Subjects – “Green dot” or “support team”
Beware of 2 active phishing campaigns on campus in which attackers impersonates UW–Madison employee support units. The campaigns' email messages ask recipients to click a link to visit a fake COVID-19 benefits site, promising $2,300 in financial assistance. Continue Reading 6/15 Phishing Alerts: Subjects – “Green dot” or “support team”
June 15, 20216/7 Phishing Alert: Subject – “support team”
Beware of an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates UW–Madison employee support units. The campaign’s email messages ask recipients to click a link to visit a fake COVID-19 benefits site, promising $2,300 in financial assistance. Continue Reading 6/7 Phishing Alert: Subject – “support team”
June 7, 2021Warning: Active Phishing Campaigns
The Office of Cybersecurity is aware of 2 active phishing campaigns in which the attacker impersonates UW–Madison IT service units. The latest phishing emails were sent the evening of Apr 6, but the attacks can occur at any time. Please be on the lookout. Continue Reading Warning: Active Phishing Campaigns
April 7, 2021Be Careful About Sharing Your Vaccine Card On Social Media
We get it. If you’re getting vaccinated, you may be feeling a little excited. But if you take a selfie with your card and post it on social, you might be signing up for more than just being “vac-SEEN” by your friends and family. Continue Reading Be Careful About Sharing Your Vaccine Card On Social Media
April 7, 2021Income tax impersonation scam targets .edu email addresses
The Internal Revenue Service warns of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who have ".edu" email addresses. Continue Reading Income tax impersonation scam targets .edu email addresses
March 31, 2021Beware of these income tax scams in 2021
Learn to recognize and protect yourself from tax scams that are already being reported this year. Continue Reading Beware of these income tax scams in 2021
February 16, 2021Holiday scams to avoid (and easy tips to protect yourself)
The holidays are here. Unfortunately, so are the holiday scams. Learn to recognize them and protect yourself (we're looking at you, secret sister...). Continue Reading Holiday scams to avoid (and easy tips to protect yourself)
December 16, 2020Beware of scams targeting students
Learn about job-related scams and other phishing attempts that target students, and find out how to identify them. Continue Reading Beware of scams targeting students
August 19, 2020Protect yourself from COVID-19 contact tracing scams
Learn from the Federal Trade Commission about COVID-19 contact tracing scams and how to protect yourself from them. Continue Reading Protect yourself from COVID-19 contact tracing scams
July 8, 2020Employees advised to watch for unemployment fraud and phone scams
UW–Madison has become aware of unemployment-insurance phone scams and fraudulent filing attempts. Be aware, stay safe. Continue Reading Employees advised to watch for unemployment fraud and phone scams
June 29, 2020COVID-19 consumer warnings & safety tips
Two recently published articles offer relevant and useful information for staying cybersecure online. Continue Reading COVID-19 consumer warnings & safety tips
June 3, 2020New COVID-19 phishing email impersonates campus leadership
A new COVID-19 related phishing campaign on has appeared campus, where the attacker impersonates UW–Madison leadership. Learn how to protect yourself. Continue Reading New COVID-19 phishing email impersonates campus leadership
May 7, 2020Watch for a human resources phishing attempt
A new phishing campaign impersonates your HR department. Learn how to identify it and what to do. Continue Reading Watch for a human resources phishing attempt
April 30, 2020Beware of scammers using social media quizzes, photos to steal personal information
Participating in such fun could bring risks even bigger than '80s senior picture hair. Continue Reading Beware of scammers using social media quizzes, photos to steal personal information
April 22, 2020Coronavirus relief check scams
If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the Treasury Department offering money in exchange for personal financial information or a charge of any kind please do not respond. These are scams. Continue Reading Coronavirus relief check scams
April 16, 2020Sexual harassment training phishing scam
If you receive an email with the subject "Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Prevention Training” it's probably a scam. Continue Reading Sexual harassment training phishing scam
April 16, 2020Watch for a Webex phishing attempt
Learn how to identify the Webex phishing attempt and what actions you should take if you receive it. Continue Reading Watch for a Webex phishing attempt
April 11, 2020Scammers use COVID-19 to profit off of fear
Criminals are using our COVID-19 fears to attempt scams via email, US mail, text, and phone. Learn how to protect yourself! Continue Reading Scammers use COVID-19 to profit off of fear
April 8, 2020Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
It didn’t take long for cybercriminals to take advantage of the panic. Here are some tips to help avoid getting duped. Continue Reading Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
March 12, 2020
