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Before You Upload
Protect your information when using AI tools
AI tools can receive information in several ways. You might upload a document, image, or recording, or connect the tool to an account such as Google Drive. Either choice may give the tool more...
Posted: October 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Before You Paste
A fake fix can install real malware
Some cyber scams don't start with an obvious threat. It can begin with a prompt that seems routine: “Verify that you are human.” “Your browser needs an update.” “This document cannot be...
Posted: October 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Before You Reuse
The risk of reused passwords
Using the same password across multiple websites is convenient, but it creates a dangerous domino effect: a single breach on one minor account can compromise them all. If a data breach exposes...
Posted: October 6, 2026, 1:00 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
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
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