Loyola Information Security Blog

The August issue of OUCH! has arrived. This month, led by Guest Editor Lenny Zeltser, we focus on Ransomware. Ransomware has exploded as one of the most common types of malware used by cyber criminals today. Awareness, and not technology, is one of the best defenses people have against Ransomware. As such, we ask you […]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an alert on scams that cite the recent flood disaster in Louisiana. These charity scams take many forms, including emails containing links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Donation requests from fraudulent charitable organizations commonly appear after major natural disasters. US-CERT encourages users to […]

Update Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Being Exploited in the Wild Apple has released an emergency security update for iOS after it was discovered that three zero-day vulnerabilities were being exploited in the wild. These three vulnerabilities when used together could be used to achieve remote code execution with kernel level privileges. Citizen Labs and Lookout, research firms […]

We are excited to announce the September issue of OUCH! This month, led by Guest Editor Robert M. Lee, we focus on Email Do’s and Don’ts. Sometimes we get so focused on the bad guys that we forget we can be our own worst enemies. This is especially true of email, as I’m sure many […]

Well organized fraudsters are running a scam using social media and word-of-mouth primarily targeting international students at U.S. colleges and universities. The fraudsters offer discounts on school tuition if the victim makes a tuition payment via the fraudsters. Victims are subsequently asked to provide their credentials to the school’s online tuition payment portal in order […]

Lock down your home Wi-Fi network. Your home’s wireless router is the primary entrance for cybercriminals to access all of your connected devices. Secure your Wi-Fi network, and your digital devices, by changing the factory-set default password and username.   For more information on CyberSecurity Awareness Month go to www.luc.edu/uiso/ncsam

Beware of a new email scam that is targeting Loyola. The email will begin with text similar to that found below, and will advise you to call a number supposedly associated with Microsoft technical support. Please delete such emails without calling the number or clicking any links. Unsuspecting users who call in will likely be […]

The March edition of the SANS Institute’s OUCH! newsletter has arrived!   This month, led by Guest Editor Josh Wright, we focus on Securely Using Mobile Apps. We want people to make the most of their mobile devices safely and securely. As always, we ask that you share OUCH! with your family, friends, and coworkers. […]

Below is the most recent phishing email and site we have seen.  If you see this email, please delete it right away.  As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or to verify your account. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please call […]

We continue to experience phishing emails going around campus.  The most recent email is shown below.  If you see this email, please delete it right away.  As a reminder, Loyola will never ask for your password or to verify your account. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on […]