June 9, 2023
We frequently post about scams aimed at the University of Washington community, and a recent trend targets the parents of UW students. Last week, UW police issued a warning about scam phone calls that appear on caller ID to come from the University of Washington Police Department (UWPD). The caller falsely claims that a student…
May 31, 2023
According to Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, malicious web shells surpassed ransomware as the top observed threat in the first quarter of 2023, comprising nearly 22 percent of incidents. Web shells allow remote administration on web servers. They may be used for legitimate purposes, but they are often installed by cyber criminals and other adversaries to…
May 26, 2023
If you’re traveling this summer, here’s a tip to keep in mind: Lost and stolen laptops are a common cause of unauthorized disclosure and loss of data at universities. If your laptop is lost or stolen, resulting in a breach of personal information, Washington state law (RCW 42.56.590) requires notification within 30 days to anyone…
May 19, 2023
Many in the UW community are looking forward to a summer break, but cyber thieves stay busy all year finding new ways to trick students, staff, and faculty into giving up their data, credentials, and cash. Summer months bring summer scams delivered through email, text and fraudulent calls aimed at various University groups, including the…
May 10, 2023
As the academic year comes to a close and summer draws near, you or someone you know may need a refresher on how to secure personal and/or UW data and devices. Check out our Tips for Traveling Risk Advisory to help you prepare to get moving again. Travel tips
May 3, 2023
Cyber thieves and other adversaries are creating fake login pages that look similar to legitimate UW authentication and Duo web pages to try to get access to your UW NetID account. You may be directed to one of these pages if you click on a link from a phishing email, like the one shown below….