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 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
Email Scam (Oct 14, 2025): PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY
From:: cnet@uchicago.edu Date: October 14, 2025, at 2:10:58 PM CDT Subject: PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY NAME OF COMPANY: NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY COMPANY DESCRIPTION No Child Goes Hungry (NCGH) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the elimination of childhood...
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are one of the most serious cybersecurity threats we face at the University of Chicago. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that steals user data, disables the user system, and then demands payment from the victim in order to re-enable system...
3 Facts About the Internet of Things (IoT) and Guide to Best Practices
It’s likely you own one or more items that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). This collective term is used to describe a growing number of consumer, medical, and business items that are used to sense, control, and communicate data and activities. The IoT has...
3 Wi-Fi Habits to Adopt Today
Studies have shown that most mobile device users — even those who are security-savvy — tend to throw caution to the wind when it comes to connecting to open-access, public Wi-Fi networks. Public networks are displayed in the list of Wi-Fi networks without a lock icon....
Beware Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cyber Scams
We would like to warn everyone to remain vigilant for scams related to coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber criminals may send phishing emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to...