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Account data breach: Zoosk (2020)

Credentials Breach Report

In January 2020, Zoosk 2020, an online dating service, suffered a data breach. This breach contained 24 million users data that was posted online. The user information includes dates of birth,...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 1:00 PM

Account data breach: Drizly

Credentials Breach Report

In July 2020, an online alcohol delivery service, Drizly, suffered a data breach. This breach contained 2.5 million customers data that was sold online, and then posted on a hacking forum. The...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:27 PM

Account Data Breach: Havenly

Credentials Breach Report

In June 2020, Havenly, an interior design website, suffered a data breach. Approximately 1.4 million members' personal information was exposed. This data includes names, email, phone numbers,...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:25 PM

Account Data Breach: Promo

Credentials Breach Report

In June 2020, a marketing video creator website, Promo, suffered a data breach. 22 million users' personal information was leaked on an online hacking forum. This data includes names, email,...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:24 PM

Account Data breach: ProctorU

Credentials Breach Report

In June 2020, ProctorU, an online examination service, suffered a data breach. Over 444K user records were exposed and posted to an online hacking community. These records contain names, emails,...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:21 PM

Microsoft SharePoint Phishing Scam

A Scam Targeting Microsoft SharePoint Users

Malicious actors are using Covid-19 and current economic conditions to exploit victims with new phishing scams. The article linked below talks about two similar phishing scams. One scam claims to...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:20 PM

"Quick Response" - A UMBC Impersonation Scam

A Common Scam That Still Works

Recently DoIT has been notified that an email scammer has been trying to impersonate other UMBC staffers. The email comes from a scammer who is claiming to be someone from UMBC and has the Subject...

Posted: August 24, 2020, 12:19 PM

Account Data Breach: Truefire

Truefire Data Breach

In February 2020, the guitar tuition website TrueFire suffered a data breach. Over 600,000 individuals were affected. Information such as names, emails, addresses, account balances, and passwords...

Posted: August 21, 2020, 12:14 PM

“QUICK REQUEST” UMBC Impersonation Scam

Another Example Of A Gift Card Scam Targeting UMBC accounts

The DoIT has recently been notified of a malicious actor trying to impersonate a UMBC staffer. This scammer is sending emails with the subject line “QUICK REQUEST” and asking victims if they are...

Posted: August 20, 2020, 12:01 AM

FA2020 Instructional Technology Update

The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard...

Posted: August 19, 2020, 9:22 PM