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    • Latest Phishing Email

    May 23rd, 2017

    by Jim Pardonek

    We continue to receive phishing emails from sites created on Weebly.  Although we have temporarily blocked access to Weebly from on campus, students, faculty and staff that access their email from off campus are still vulnerable if they click the link and provide their credentials.  Loyola University Chicago does not send email account warnings that […]

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    Multiple Phishing Email

    Multiple Phishing Email

    May 4th, 2017

    by Jim Pardonek

    Over the last several days, the university has experienced a number of phishing email attempts that are designed to steal your uvid and password. The general format for these messages is similar to: Dear Luc® Email users! Our web administrator has been notify of some Unwarranted /Unauthorized activities in our Webmail database For these reason […]

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    August Issue of OUCH! – Ransomware

    August 3rd, 2016

    by Christopher Campbell

    The August issue of OUCH! has arrived. This month, led by Guest Editor Lenny Zeltser, we focus on Ransomware. Ransomware has exploded as one of the most common types of malware used by cyber criminals today. Awareness, and not technology, is one of the best defenses people have against Ransomware. As such, we ask you […]

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    FTC Releases Alert on Louisiana Flood Disaster Scams

    August 25th, 2016

    by Jim Pardonek

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an alert on scams that cite the recent flood disaster in Louisiana. These charity scams take many forms, including emails containing links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Donation requests from fraudulent charitable organizations commonly appear after major natural disasters. US-CERT encourages users to […]

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    Apple Releases Emergency iOS Update

    September 1st, 2016

    by Jim Pardonek

    Update Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Being Exploited in the Wild Apple has released an emergency security update for iOS after it was discovered that three zero-day vulnerabilities were being exploited in the wild. These three vulnerabilities when used together could be used to achieve remote code execution with kernel level privileges. Citizen Labs and Lookout, research firms […]

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    OUCH! September Edition – Email

    September 7th, 2016

    by Christopher Campbell

    We are excited to announce the September issue of OUCH! This month, led by Guest Editor Robert M. Lee, we focus on Email Do’s and Don’ts. Sometimes we get so focused on the bad guys that we forget we can be our own worst enemies. This is especially true of email, as I’m sure many […]

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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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