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Cybersecurity Superlatives: The Phishing Yearbook
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This is a time dedicated to empowering our campus community with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online. Throughout the month, we are highlighting...
Posted: October 2, 2026, 3:43 PM
Phishing Alert
A Cautionary Tale from Your Digital Voyage
Hark, travelers of the UMBC network! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) has consulted the Oracle, and troubling omens appear on the horizon. A new set of treacherous...
Posted: September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Phishing Alert
The forecast this week is - Phishy
Good morning UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking a series of phishing emails that were sent last...
Posted: May 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
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: April 2, 2026, 1:47 PM
Scam: “Free” High-Value Items for Sale
Don't fall for this new scam
Dear UMBC Community, It has come to our attention that a new wave of a popular scam has emerged. Scammers are impersonating faculty or someone with a high degree of trust among the...
Posted: March 26, 2026, 3:03 PM
Don’t Bite on Phishing: Protect Your Financial Aid
Scammers want your login. Don't give them a cent.
Hello UMBC Community! During the last semester, we observed a steady stream of phishing attacks that attempted to trick users into providing their user IDs, passwords, and multifactor codes on...
Posted: January 15, 2026, 2:53 PM
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
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