Loyola Information Security Blog

As our classrooms move to the home we find that communication platforms such as Zoom become extremely popular and have become the default way to deliver a real time classroom experience while totally online. With the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this spike in usage by creating new fake “Zoom” […]

Here is the latest job offer scam.  The email has the subject line of “Student and Staffs Employment”  Notice that they attempt to use an incorrect plural of staff. The email appears to come from an active compromised LUC email account which is unrelated to the actual fake “Job”.  Compromised accounts usually have a weak […]

Please see the link below for the 2022 May UISO Newsletter. 2022 May UISO Newsletter Preview of the Newsletter:

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Data Privacy Week begins on Monday, January 24 and is a global effort that generates awareness about the importance of privacy and highlights easy ways to protect personal information. Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society. Whether it be […]

Week 1 – Password Security

Week 2 – Mobile Device Security

Please see the link below for the 2021 December UISO Newsletter. 2021 December UISO Newsletter Preview of the Newsletter:

Social media has become an integral part of college life for many students. From keeping in touch with friends and family to networking with potential employers, social media can be a valuable tool for college students. However, it is important for students to be aware of the potential dangers of social media and take steps […]

HIPAA and Ransomware: Protecting Patient Data in the Digital Age In today’s increasingly digitized healthcare landscape, the protection of patient data is of paramount importance. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides a comprehensive framework for safeguarding individuals’ medical information. However, the rise of ransomware attacks poses new challenges to maintaining the security […]