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Cybersecurity Alert: Active Phishing Attacks & Account Deactivation Messages
Our only giveaway is cybersecurity advice
The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking multiple active phishing campaigns that have impacted our campus community. If...
Posted: November 11, 2025, 4:23 PM
Active Phishing Alert
There are no issues with your student ID!
Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our...
Posted: October 23, 2025, 2:15 PM
Don't Take the Bait! How to Spot a Phishing Scam
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Hello UMBC Community, In the digital world, Phishing is one of the most used forms of cyber trickery where attackers impersonate trusted sources to deceive you into handing over credentials or...
Posted: October 8, 2025, 1:55 PM
Important Notice: Phishing Campaign via Google Calendar Invites
Dear UMBC Community, DoIT has recently been made aware of a new phishing campaign through Google Calendar. In this scheme, attackers send fraudulent calendar invites that automatically appear on...
Posted: September 9, 2025, 4:34 PM
Account Verification Emails
They are phishing!
Hello UMBC Community, As we approach the Fall Semester, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has observed an increase in phishing attempts targeting the UMBC community. While we are...
Posted: August 22, 2025, 5:11 PM
Thank you for being part of UMBC (Phishing Edition)
We are glad you are here, but we don't want your password
DoIT is aware of an ongoing phishing campaign targeting faculty and staff. The message arrives in users' inboxes appearing to be a document shared from Google. Within the document there is a link...
Posted: July 4, 2025, 2:43 PM
Beware of PayPal "New Address" Emails
New approach (to phishing). Same goal.
Cyberattackers constantly evolve their tactics to bypass organizational defenses. A recent trend involves exploiting PayPal's gift address feature to deliver phishing messages. These messages...
Posted: February 24, 2025, 9:09 AM
Financial Aid and Job Offers Email
It seemed phishy because it was!
This morning, several individuals received a phishing email disguised as a job opportunity. We want to thank everyone who reported it. Your reports allow us to take immediate action to protect...
Posted: February 21, 2025, 9:37 AM
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Avoid Phishing Attacks
Protect data by recognizing & reporting phishing attempts
Phishing Phishing is the use of deception to acquire passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information from a user. There are many phishing mediums including SMS messages (Smishing),...
Posted: October 7, 2024, 2:11 PM
Protecting your online accounts over winter break
As we prepare for the winter break, we commonly see a surge in malicious activity toward user accounts. Users receive emails warning about unpaid invoices, expired passwords, or full inboxes....
Posted: December 22, 2022, 1:41 PM
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