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 (Oct 12, 2025): Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity
From:: Amelia <amelia09020@gmail.com> Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 7:25:15 AM Subject: Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity Position Title: Remote Research Assistant Lead: Prof. Michael Kramer, Department of Economics, University of...
Email Scam (Sep 30, 2025): Internship Placement
From:: "Career Service" <career_serviceemp@asu.edu> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:59:32 +0000 Subject: Internship Placement Internship Placement Document For YouGood day, We are excited to offer you a part-time Virtual Assistant Internship with Campus Job Placement...
Email Scam (Sep 30, 2025): PART/TIME JOB POSITION
From:: xyz <cnet@uchicago.edu> Date: September 30, 2025 at 3:38:03 AM CDT Subject: PART/TIME JOB POSITION Some departments are currently seeking individuals to provide remote administrative support to visiting professors. The role involves assisting with basic...
Security News
Check here for the latest security alerts that may affect you.
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...
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...