Loyola Information Security Blog

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to be aware of seasonal scams and cyber campaigns. These campaigns include:

• Electronic greeting cards that may contain malware
• Requests for charitable contribution that may be phishing scams
• Screensavers or other forms of media that may contain malware
• Credit card applications that may be phishing scams or identity theft attempts
• Online shopping advertisements that may be phishing scams or identity theft attempts
• Shipping notifications that may be phishing scams or may contain malware

The UISO encourages you to remember these simple tips to protect yourself from phishing scams and malware:

• Do not follow unsolicited web links in email messages
• Use caution when opening email attachments
• Keep antivirus software up-to-date
• If contributing to a charity, check the Federal Trade Commission’s Charity Checklist before contributing

As always, if you are seeking advice on the legitimacy of a link, email, or otherwise, contact the UISO at datasecurity@luc.edu.