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Information Security Office warns of COVID-19 phishing attempts

The U's Information Security Office (ISO) is urging students, faculty, and staff to remain cautious and alert to possible phishing scams designed to coincide with the COVID-19 outbreak. U community members are encouraged to scrutinize official-looking emails and watch for the following common signs of an email phishing attempt.

Telecommuting? Follow these cybersecurity best practices.

Compared to working on campus, telecommuting can present different information security risks, especially when it comes to network security, data storage, and physical security. By following these best practices, you can help protect yourself and the university from cyberthreats.

UIT increases bandwidth, IP ranges for university VPNs

UIT has increased the bandwidth and number of IP addresses available to the university’s virtual private networks (VPNs) through the Cisco AnyConnect and Palo Alto Global Protect clients. The change is intended to accommodate a potential increase in the number of U employees and students working and attending school remotely.