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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
Protecting Your Device from Proxy Hijacking
Learn how to spot, avoid, and report
Dear UMBC Community, Imagine a stranger secretly using your home internet or your laptop to hide their tracks. Recently, security experts have found that certain apps are doing exactly that!...
Posted: March 23, 2026, 10:44 AM
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