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 (Sep 20, 2017) “Konto Aktivierungs.”
From: Outlook Web App <threefasthounds@centurylink.net> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:45 AM Subject: Konto Aktivierungs. Important information from Outlook Web App Security Service. Beginning from Wednesday, 20 September 2017 (SAST) ,Your webmail sign on...
read moreEmail Scam (Sep 19, 2017) “Staff”
From: Silvia Carcache [mailto:SCarcach@pbcgov.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10:08 AM To: info@mail.com Subject: Staff Notice!! Your mailbox has exceeded the strong limit Please activity your account within 24 hours or your account will be temporary block Very...
read moreEmail Scam (September 18, 2017) Subject: HELP DESK
From: University of Chicago [mailto:spinon@usj.es] Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 12:01 PM Subject: HELP DESK -- Dear User,Due to the on-going new change in our webmail login page, you are required to Validate your webmail login to enable you continue using our mail...
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