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 Tutoring Offer
From: "MaryAnn Forbes" <fervallpe@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:27:58 -0600 Subject: Math Tutoring Offer
Email Scam (January 16, 2025): [X] Completed: Review Candg eDocument Shared – January 16, 2025
Subject: [X] Completed: Review Candg eDocument Shared - January 16, 2025 From: Daniel Wintner (via X) To: noreply@sharepoint-online.com Reply-To: Daniel Wintner
Email Scam (January 13, 2025): Mail service interruption notice(Action Required)
Subject: Mail service interruption notice(Action Required) From: "Email Administrator" <stan@wiztronics.com> <--- not from uchicago.edu To: "Recipients" <stan@wiztronics.com> <--- recipient emails hidden, displays an external recipient not from...
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
Add a University Account Recovery Email and Phone Number
If you’re unable to log in with your CNetID and password to access University services, you can call IT Services for support during business hours. But what happens if you get locked out late at night and can’t reach ITS? Fortunately, you can set up a University...