OIS News and Alerts

March 11, 2024

World Backup Day is March 31

But backing up data is important every day of the year! The ever-increasing threat of ransomware is one great reason to keep your data, computers, phones, information systems, and critical information assets backed up. Back up all data that you are responsible for, using multiple methods or formats. Check with your IT support staff if…


March 1, 2024

Celebrate women in cybersecurity for IWD

Heart and hands

In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), which is coming up on Friday, March 8, we celebrate women around the world, including women working in information technology and in cybersecurity. Just last year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)…


February 28, 2024

Slam the Scam!

The Social Security’s Office has designated Thursday, March 7  Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness of government imposter scams. Job, loan, and gift card scams have been prevalent at UW for the past few years, but there are many other types of scams targeting the UW community. Recently, The Daily reported that two of…


February 1, 2024

Scams target international students

Hand stealing money through a computer

The Daily reports that two of UW’s international students were targeted recently by scammers who used a combination of role-playing, surveillance, and phony documents to steal $195,000. A link to the story and tips for spotting and avoiding scams follow. Read the story on The Daily Tips for avoiding scams: Review Scam Warnings for International…


January 26, 2024

Home network security

So far this year, we’ve posted tips for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials, along with ways to spot scams and phishing attempts. We have one more resolution for staying Cyber Smart in 2024. Resolution #5: Secure your home network How much do you know about your managing your computer, router and other devices on your home network?…


January 19, 2024

Stay aware of scams

This month we’ve posted new year’s resolutions for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials to stay Cyber Smart in 2024. This week’s focus is on an ever-present threat: Scams. Resolution #4: Stay aware of scams Job, loan, and gift card scams have been prevalent at UW for the past few years, but there are…