Loyola Information Security Blog

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 […]

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. […]

Beware of 2 new email scams that are targeting Loyola. The emails will begin with text similar to that found below, and will advise you to change your password to keep your account from being locked out. Please delete such emails without clicking any links and entering personal information. Unsuspecting users who visit the link will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]