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  • Phishing Scam – “VERIFY” – January 7th, 2022

    January 7th, 2022

    by Christopher Campbell

    Below is the most recent phishing email we have seen. Similar to past emails, this scam attempts to trick users into completing an online form to disclose personal information. Users should delete it right away. If you have any questions about this or any email, before you act on the email, please call or email […]


    Be on Alert for this Latest Phishing Scam

    September 24th, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    The Information Security Office was alerted to this phishing scam that is designed to trick the victim into providing banking information as a means of direct deposit in exchange for a fake job that does not exist.  Once the banking information is provided, the hacker withdraws a large sum of money from your account.  Generally […]


    Cyber Awareness Month: Password Security

    Cyber Awareness Month: Password Security

    September 29th, 2021

    by Mykael Baig

    Week 1 – Password Security


    Cyber Awareness Month: Mobile Security

    Cyber Awareness Month: Mobile Security

    September 29th, 2021

    by Mykael Baig

    Week 2 – Mobile Device Security


    Latest Attempt to Scam Victims Out of Money

    October 5th, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    The latest Phish appears to come from an LUC alumni account.  The Subject is Position.  The body of the email contains no links but contains the following text: Work from home part-time personal assistant for $800 a week: Students who are interested in filling out this position are to provide a non edu email address […]


    Latest Fake Job Attempt Dog Sitting

    October 29th, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    Here is the latest attempt at getting you to cough up money in exchange for a fake job.  Remember is something is too good to be true, it probably is.  The link will ask you for your email address and password.  Please do not provide that information and delete the email. From: LieREDACTED, AleREDACTED <aliREDACTED@luc.edu> […]


    Here’s the Latest from our Cyber Security Awareness Mascot Phinn

    November 22nd, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    To close out Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we asked all Ramblers to remember that we have a shared responsibility in keeping our community safe and secure online. More than ever before, we are spending significantly more time on our connected devices, whether it be at home or on campus. As our online presence grows, so do […]


    OUCH! Newsletter – Top Cybersecurity Tips For Vacations

    December 1st, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    Overview As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will be traveling. If you are among the many, here are some tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe. Mobile Devices Bring as few devices as you can. The fewer devices you bring while traveling, the fewer devices that can be lost or stolen. […]


    Happy Holidays from Phinn

    December 10th, 2021

    by Jim Pardonek

    Phinn is finishing up some online Christmas shopping and wants to share some tips to keep you cyber safe.  By following a few tips from Phinn’s latest video you’ll find ways to prevent your personal information from being stolen.  Phinn and the entire University Information Security Office team would like to wish all of you […]


    2021 December UISO Newsletter

    2021 December UISO Newsletter

    December 13th, 2021

    by Mykael Baig

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