Spam texts, known as smishing, and spam phone calls, known as vishing, are tactics used by scammers to trick you into sharing personal information or opening malicious links. Here are some signs of spam texts and calls: If you receive …
Tomorrow from 10-11am is the free, online Protect Yourself from Phishing Course. Registration is required so be sure to register today. This course is designed for both students and staff! Learn about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from online threats. …
As the fall semester settles in, many UWM students may be looking for jobs – and scammers are looking for their next victim. Here are some signs that a job offer email may be a scam: Always be skeptical of …
Please join us next Thursday for our free, online phishing course! The course will go over different types of phishing, provide real-world examples, and a staff member from UWM’s Information Security Office will be there to answer any cybersecurity questions …
Phishing is a form of social engineering where a scammer pretends to be a trusted person or organization to trick you into sharing information. If successful, scammers can steal data, install malware, or lock systems. Phishing can be hard to identify, but here …
Small safety steps can make a huge difference with your online safety. Protect yourself and UWM from online threats with these three steps: For more information about these topics, please visit our cybersecurity webpage. If you need assistance, please contact the UWM Help Desk.
Register now for the free, online Protect Yourself from Phishing Course on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 10-11am. This course is designed for both students and staff! Learn about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from online threats. Topics covered include: The course will provide …
Cybersecurity awareness refers to the understanding and protection of online information. This includes knowing what different types of online threats are, how to protect your information online, and how to keep UWM cyber secure. The month of October is dedicated to bringing awareness to key cybersecurity topics and helping …
Scammers like to target UWM students at the beginning of the semester. Currently, the most common type of scam at UWM is Account Deactivation Scams. These scams involve multiple steps to gain access to your UWM account. Here’s what you …
The end of the semester is prime time for scammers to target UWM students. The newest type of scam involves multiple steps to gain access to your UWM account. Here’s what you can look out for: You may receive an …