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How To Detect a Phishing Email

Identifying Red Flags

As phishing messages targeting the UMBC community continue to be observed, you may find yourself as the recipient of a suspicious email and asking the question, “Is this a scam?”.  Avoiding...

Posted: July 24, 2025, 10:59 AM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: William Brooks

Navigating the Cybersecurity: Insights from a CS Major

Join William on his cybersecurity journey as a Computer Science major, sharing experiences in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and UMBC, emphasizing community, growth, and passion for...

Posted: May 8, 2025, 4:08 PM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Ethan Cheung

Journey to Cybersecurity: From DoIT to MITRE

Follow Ethan's inspiring journey from a computer science major working in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) to a cybersecurity engineer at MITRE. Learn how his experiences shaped his...

Posted: May 2, 2025, 11:02 AM

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Additional Email Phishing Protections Added Ahead of Break

We have noticed a large uptick in phishing emails over the last few weeks, and this trend is being reflected nationally throughout higher education. It is also expected that these emails will...

Posted: December 21, 2023, 8:17 PM