Loyola Information Security Blog

We are currently seeing a significant wave of phishing emails targeting our staff and students. The scammers are posing as the Loyola IT Department in an attempt to steal your password. One example currently in circulation claims that your account is scheduled for termination due to duplicate credentials and asks you to click a link to verify […]

Introduction  Electronic gift card scams are extremely common, and several students and staff at Loyola have recently been targeted. These scams are simple but very effective because they rely on urgency and trust. It is important to understand how they work so you can recognize them and avoid becoming a victim.  What This Scam Looks Like  In this scam, someone typically pretends to be your boss, professor, […]

The start of a new year is always a time for fresh beginnings. We often set goals, build new habits, and think about what we want to improve in the months ahead. While many of us focus on things like health, academics, or career growth, the new year is also a great opportunity to reflect […]

Introduction  In UISO’s mission to protect university data and personal information, we are focusing this month on one of the most effective security tools available: Multi Factor Authentication, also known as MFA. You have likely already enrolled in MFA for many of the services you use, but it is important to understand its benefits and […]

Every October, organizations across the country take part in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help emphasize the importance of protecting online information. As technology continues to play a bigger role in our daily lives, it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe on the internet.  Cybersecurity Awareness Month encourages everyone to […]

Loyola’s University Information Security Office (UISO) has been seeing a significant uptick in a specific kind of phishing email targeting the Loyola community. These messages are designed to look like they come from trusted electronic signature services such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign. Because many of us use these services in academic and professional settings, […]

Introduction Security threats are always evolving and finding new ways to manipulate our trust. One confusing and increasingly common issue we have been noticing at Loyola is receiving suspicious emails that appear to come from your own address. If you’ve ever wondered, “Did I really send that email?” or “Is someone else using my account?” […]

Introduction As a student, it is common to search for flexible jobs that can fit into your academic schedule. Whether you are looking for remote work, part-time opportunities, or internships, your inbox may occasionally present job offers that seem perfect. Unfortunately, bad actors are aware of this and often target students with fake job opportunities. […]

NOTICE TO LUERP AND 403(B) PLAN PARTICIPANTS In early December 2024, Loyola University Chicago (“LUC”) was verbally notified by Legacy Professionals, LLP (“Legacy”) that Legacy had experienced a data breach.   Legacy is the accounting firm that for many years has audited LUC’s historic defined benefit plan, which was closed to new participants over 20 years […]

Introduction You’ve probably come across a suspicious email in your Outlook inbox before—maybe you forwarded it to ITS for verification, or perhaps you spotted the red flags yourself. While email scams are widely recognized, threats through other channels like Phone calls, Voicemails, WhatsApp, SMS, and social media, can be just as deceptive and widespread. As […]