Our Loyola community is no stranger to scams and phishing emails circulating in our digital space. It would seem recently, however, that a noticeable uptick in compromised accounts disseminating phishing scams has occurred. One such phishing email claims that the termination of a user’s account was initiated, and to prevent it, one must submit their […]
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO • December 22, 2024
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Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 10th, 2024
Dear Loyola University Community, As we kick off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we invite everyone to join the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department in celebrating this important initiative. With the increasing reliance on technology in both our professional and personal lives, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. Throughout October, we encourage all members of the […]
Q3 HIPAA Newsletter
August 28th, 2024
Hello, Loyola University community! Here is our Quarter 3 HIPAA Newsletter, focusing on crucial updates and best practices regarding HIPAA compliance. In this issue, we delve into the key aspects of protecting patient privacy, the importance of safeguarding personal health information, and the steps we must all take to protect ourselves from HIPAA violations. Whether […]
August Security Awareness Newsletter
August 28th, 2024
The Potential Dangers of an Unknown QR Code In an increasingly digital world, QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. From restaurant menus to event invitations, these square-shaped patterns of black and white dots offer a convenient way to access websites, make payments, or receive information with a simple scan using a […]
“Payroll issue” – Phishing Scam – April 2, 2019
April 2nd, 2019
Below is the most recent phishing email and website we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into entering personal account information (e.g. username/password). Users should not click any links in this email and should delete it right away. As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or […]
It’s an All New OUCH! Newsletter, See What June is All About
June 5th, 2019
Folks, We are excited to announce June’s edition of OUCH! – “The Dark Web”. Quite often you may read about the Dark Web in the media or news, but have you ever wondered what it actually is? Guest Editor Micah Hoffman walks you through what the Dark Web is and how it impacts you. Download […]
“Wedding Inquiry” – Phishing Scam – May 22, 2019
June 7th, 2019
Below is the most recent phishing email and website we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into entering personal account information (e.g. username/password). Users should not click any links in this email and should delete it right away. As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or […]
“Confirm Service Termination” – Phishing Scam – June 10, 2019
June 10th, 2019
Below is the most recent phishing email and website we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into entering personal account information (e.g. username/password). Users should not click any links in this email and should delete it right away. As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or […]