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Here’s how to spot start-of-the-semester phishing scams

The start of the semester, long holiday breaks and tax season are prime time for phishing scams. The flurry of back-to-campus events, assignments and emails can be overwhelming, and the worry of missing something can lead to accidentally clicking through a phishing email. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) […]

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Important Notification to UnitedHealthcare members

  TU employees enrolled in UnitedHealthcare (UHC) have been receiving calls from 888-562-3231 (among other phone numbers) in which they’re asked to provide their social security number and date of birth. This is a scam and has been reported to the UHC Privacy Office. If you’re called and asked to provide HIPPA information, hang up. […]

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Beware of Potential Employment Scam!

TUPD has been made aware of an Advance Fee Fraud Scheme in which college students across the U.S. have been targeted.  Here are the details: The students/victims answer an employment opportunity job posting on the University website. They send the employer a resume, including personal identifying information. In at least one case a student/victim was […]

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Don’t get tricked – Get tips for recognizing Malware

National Cyber Security Awareness Month ends on Halloween. Much like trick-or-treaters and other Halloween mischief makers, malware can use ‘costumes’ to disguise what it is and to trick you into installing it. The Office of Information Security reminds the campus that if you know what to look for, you can avoid being tricked. Trojan Horses […]

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