Information Security
How can we help you?
- Report a possible phishing attempt
- I need to reset or recertify my CNetID or password.
- I want to know how to use two-factor authentication.
- I need an SSL, code signing, or some other kind of security certificate.
- Report a possible compromise or other security incident
- I have a question about security for my application or have my application reviewed.
- My account was locked for spamming or due to some other security issue.
- I need access to phone records, emails, or other data for an investigation or personnel matter.
- I’m traveling and received an email asking that I contact the security team.
- My computer or phone was blocked from the network due to a virus detection.
- I want to send the security team a report about a security vulnerability or some other issue I discovered.
- A website I tried to visit is blocked and erroneously listed as suspicious. What do I do?
IT Policies
Refer to the University’s official IT policies regarding data security and use of copyrighted material.
Training and User Guides
Complete security training and get user guides for helpful security tips and advice.
Phishing Alerts
List below are the latest phishing scams that have been acted upon by Information Security. Think you’ve received a phishing email? Don’t click it, report it.
Email scam (Oct 20, 2017) “IMPORTANT: To All Outlook Users”
Fri Oct 20 19:01:57 2017 From: john.siegfried@alaska.gov Subject: IMPORTANT: To All Outlook Users This is inform you that our Owa/Outlook server has been scheduled for upgrade and maintenance, this is to improve the ability to identify and block spam, phishing...
read moreEmail Scam (Oct 19, 2017): “Please Check”
From: "WILKINSON, LAURA" <lauwilki@umflint.edu<mailto:lauwilki@umflint.edu>> Date: October 19, 2017 at 1:34:05 PM EDT To: Undisclosed recipients:; Subject: Please Check Dear User, It has recently been observed that some users have difficulty accessing and...
read moreEmail Scam (Oct 19, 2017): ” Helpdesk Alert!!”
From: desarrollo1 Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:37 PM To: ingenieria12@ain.es Subject: Helpdesk Alert!! Your password will expire in 2 Mins time CLICK-HERE-TO-ACTIVATE your email account for 2017: to validate your E-mail and Received New Mails. Thanks System...
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