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    • Fraud Advisory – Discount Tuition Scam

    September 19th, 2016

    by Jim Pardonek

    Well organized fraudsters are running a scam using social media and word-of-mouth primarily targeting international students at U.S. colleges and universities. The fraudsters offer discounts on school tuition if the victim makes a tuition payment via the fraudsters. Victims are subsequently asked to provide their credentials to the school’s online tuition payment portal in order […]

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    CyberSecurity Awareness Month Tip

    October 25th, 2016

    by Jim Pardonek

    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

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    Windows Tech Support Scam

    November 23rd, 2016

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    OUCH! March Edition – Securely Using Mobile Apps

    March 30th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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. […]

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    “ITS Service Center”/Email Scams

    April 13th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    “LUC Alert: E-mail account update” Phishing August 14, 2017

    “LUC Alert: E-mail account update” Phishing August 14, 2017

    August 14th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    Password Expiration Phishing Scam – August 15, 2017

    August 15th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    “Loyola Today: Email Security Advisory” – Phishing Scam – October 24, 2017

    October 24th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    “Loyola Today: Email Security Advisory” – Phishing Scam – October 30, 2017

    October 30th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    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 […]

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    “Scam Of The Week: Massive Netflix Phishing Campaign” – November 11, 2017

    November 7th, 2017

    by Christopher Campbell

    “Heads-up! Bad guys are emailing you that your Netflix account has been suspended, and it looks just like the real thing. They are trying to get your login information and your credit card data. Don’t fall for this type of scam. If you want to change the settings of subscription services like this, never click […]

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