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 (January 20, 2025): Math Struggles Ahead! Can you rescue me?
From: Jill Delaney <jdelaney@masd209.org> Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:19 PM Subject: Math Struggles Ahead! Can you rescue me? Greetings, I hope this message finds you in optimal spirits and good health. My spouse and I are soliciting the expertise of a...
Email Scam (January 20, 2025): Looking for math assistance. Can we work together?
From: Jill Delaney <jdelaney@masd209.org> Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:20 PM Subject: Looking for math assistance. Can we work together? Greetings, I hope this message finds you in optimal spirits and good health. My spouse and I are soliciting the expertise...
Email Scam (January 20, 2025): Math SOS! Send help ASAP!
From: Jill Delaney <jdelaney@masd209.org> Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:17 PM Subject: Math SOS! Send help ASAP! Greetings, I hope this message finds you in optimal spirits and good health. My spouse and I are soliciting the expertise of a knowledgeable and...
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
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...
Urgent? Are you available? Assistance needed immediately.
Have you received an email with this as a subject? Seemingly from your manager or department chair. Information Security wants to make you aware of an active, persistent scam that is targeting the University as well as many other institutions. These types of email...