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“TASK” UMBC Impersonation Scam

An E-mail Exchange With A Scammer

Recently the DoIT has been notified of a malicious actor trying to impersonate a UMBC staffer. The phishing email has the subject line “TASK” and a chain of emails from the scammer can be seen...

Posted: August 18, 2020, 6:00 PM

Office 365 phishing via malicious OAuth apps

You Can Be Tricked Into Giving Access To Your Files

During the pandemic, Microsoft has seen a rise in phishing campaigns. One such campaign uses the Office 365 phishing via malicious OAuth apps. The phishing attack attempts to trick individuals...

Posted: August 18, 2020, 5:53 PM

Create a +1 strategy and support diverse learning styles

Find, fix, or create accessible content for all learners

Does your course offer students multiple ways to consume content, complete activities, and demonstrate learning? Accessible course content is good content, as the saying goes, but how can you...

Posted: August 18, 2020, 12:01 PM

New PIVOT Site Launched for Faculty Professional Development

Access PIVOT Live Webinar Recordings, PIVOT Solo and More!

Instructional Technology has launched a new site devoted to the Planning Instructional Variety for Online Teaching (PIVOT) programs: pivot.umbc.edu. Now available to the campus community...

Posted: August 17, 2020, 9:30 PM