Information Security
Site Update
Most of the Information Security website has moved to the UChicago Intranet. Updates on phishing campaigns and security news remain at this location.
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 (Nov 19, 2025): OPPORTUNITY
From:: "Paul Harrison" <mohd.desmond@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:22:05 -0800 Subject: OPPORTUNITY
Email Scam (Nov 17, 2025): Fully Remote RA Opportunities-Economics & Microbiology Department
From:: "Vong Denis" <vongdenis51@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:08:52 -0800 Subject: Fully Remote RA Opportunities-Economics & Microbiology Department Dear Maroons, The Departments of Economics and Microbiology are seeking motivated undergraduate and...
Email Scam (Nov 6, 2025): Position Assistant: The University Of Chicago
From: "nona khamis" <nona313135@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:31:35 +0000 Subject: Position Assistant: The University Of Chicago
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
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...
How to Locate the Report Phish Button
IT Services has implemented an easier way to report suspicious emails from your University Outlook or Gmail inbox. This feature, called Report Phish, allows you to report phishing or other suspicious emails with the click of a button. The Report Phish button will...
Text Message Scam ( August 9, 2022 ): SMS Impersonation of University VIPs
Date: August 9, 2022From: +(213)205-5089 The following is part of an example of what a UChicago user saw and responded to the initial scammer message. We have currently observed some scam campaigns through phone text (i.e. smishing) where the attacker tries to...
5 Ways to Outsmart a Social Engineer
“Social engineering” is a newer term for an age-old pursuit: tricking people. Whether you use the modern-day terminology or opt for longer-standing classifications (like conning, hustling, and swindling), the result is the same. Scammers aren’t afraid to tell lies—...