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
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 (Mar 22, 2024): “Your HelpDesk ticket registered as 231211-025”
From: X <x@uchicago.edu> Subject: Your HelpDesk ticket registered as 231211-025 Date: Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 8:32 AM Dear UChicago community, This is the last time we will notify you that we'll stop processing incoming emails in your school account, and the reason...
Email Scam (Mar 9, 2024): “Kindly send me your active cell number”
From: Deborah Gorman-Smith <aem37964184@gmail.com> Subject: Kindly send me your active cell number Date: March 9, 2024 5:53am <Blank Message Body>
Email Scam (Feb 26, 2024): “Student Transcript Request | Sent on | Monday, February 26, 2024”
From: X<x@uchicago.du> Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM Subject: Student Transcript Request | Sent on | Monday, February 26, 2024 A copy of your Student record is available for you to look at Look through and keep up to date with your accomplishments...
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
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...
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...
Learn How to Refuse the Phishing Bait
Phishing – when a cybercriminal poses as a legitimate party in hopes of getting someone to engage with malicious content or links – remains one of the most popular tactics among cybercriminals today. In fact, 80% of cybersecurity incidents and 90% of data breaches...