Information Security
2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Secure our World
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to help everyone stay safe and protected online. As Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 21st year, the University of Chicago is proud to be a 2024 champion, aiming to equip the University community with the knowledge they need to enhance their online safety and security. Throughout the month, we will share tips, resources, videos, and events to continue to raise awareness about staying safe online.
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
Listed 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 (March 13, 2025): Dr. Paul Alivisatos share a file for review.
Subject: Dr. Paul Alivisatos share a file for review. From: "Wendy Merrick" <wmerrick@isd2342.org> [sender is outside of UChicago] Paul Alivisatos Sent Request To You: Paul Alivisatos For security reasons to securely view this Portfolio, click verify...
Email Scam (Feb 11, 2025): Staff Assessment Report for 2025-2026
From: "Simpson, Marcie" <marcie.simpson@und.edu> Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:44:37 +0000 Subject: Staff Assessment Report for 2025-2026
Email Scam (Feb 2, 2025): CS : Manage Messages
From: UChicago CS <anna.franzen@buv.su.se> Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM Subject: CS : Manage Messages
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
Security Alert: Fake CAPTCHA Compromises on the Rise
Threat actors are constantly evolving their tactics to be more convincing. We want to bring your attention to a sneaky social engineering technique called ClickFix that cybercriminals are using to trick unsuspecting users. Here's what you need to know to stay safe:...
Job Fraud Threats – Employment/Grant/Scholarship Scams Targeting Students
A common misconception about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to hack into peoples’ computers, accounts, lives. Cyber attackers have learned that the easiest ways to steal your information, hack your accounts, or infect your...
Ditch the Post-It Notes and Use a Password Manager
Most of us manage 100 or more passwords for our online accounts and it can be tough to remember so many unique passwords. If you’re like most people, you’re probably using the same password for most of your accounts—and that’s not safe. Once that single password is...
Video: Report Phish With One Click
The Report a Phish button easily allows you to report email you believe is phishing to Information Security directly from your O365 or...