Did you spot December’s Secure UD phishing test?

If you’re reading this, you may have spotted December’s phishing test email! As always, you should report any other suspicious or questionable email with the Phish Alert Button (PAB) or forward it to reportaphish@udel.edu. Even if you click on a phishing link, always...

Did you spot November’s Secure UD phishing test?

If you’re reading this, you may have spotted November’s phishing test email! As always, you should report any other suspicious or questionable email with the Phish Alert Button (PAB) or forward it to reportaphish@udel.edu. Even if you click on a phishing link, always...

November Microsoft Vulnerability Notice

There are multiple critical patches for November.  Please note that if additional attack vectors or new exploits are released the priority for remediation will change. Kerberos issues (CVE-2024-43639) will require expedited remediation if credible exploits are...

Did you spot October’s Secure UD phishing test?

If you’re reading this, you may have spotted October’s phishing test email! As always, you should report any other suspicious or questionable email with the Phish Alert Button (PAB) or forward it to reportaphish@udel.edu. Even if you click on a phishing link, always...

The Clery Act and this month’s featured cybercrime

The Clery Act, or the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, is a federal statute that requires Universities receiving federal financial aid to produce reports and broadcast timely information about crime on and around their...

2024-25 Security Awareness Education is now available

This year’s security awareness training is now available. If you are required to take this training, you would have received an enrollment email on Sept 9th. There are a few changes from last year, so here is what to expect:  A short, compliance-mandated,...

An Increase in Phishing/Smishing Attempts at the University

We’re seeing more sophisticated phishing attacks targeting the entire University community— including faculty, staff, students, and alumni—with alluring messages designed to deceive you into revealing sensitive information. One recurring scheme attempts to strike fear...

It’s October, a.k.a. Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, celebrated annually in October, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting personal and organizational data from cyber threats. It serves as a platform to educate individuals, businesses, and...