April 7, 2020
As more companies and organizations begin using Zoom and other teleconferencing software for online collaboration due to increased activity in working and studying remotely, the FBI has received multiple reports of conferences being disrupted by pornographic and/or hate images and threatening language. If you are using Zoom for instruction, here are some steps you can take to mitigate disruptions: Do not make meetings or classrooms public: Zoom can require a password or the use of…
March 31, 2020
Even during these difficult times, cybercriminals are preying on Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears to steal users’ personal and financial information. UCF Information Security Office (InfoSec) would like to remind employees to take precautions to protect their personal and university data, especially while working remotely. Scam messages have been sent by email, text message, and on social media. These fraudulent messages claim to provide Coronavirus awareness, sell virus prevention products, or ask for donations to a related charity.…
January 28, 2020
Because of the increasing risk of cyberattacks and account compromises, the UCF Information Security Office and UCF IT are providing a new multi-factor authentication (MFA) option for students to use with their UCF Email accounts. MFA provides an additional means of self-identification in addition to the user’s login and password. Microsoft has estimated that 99% of account compromises can be prevented by using MFA. Learn more about the benefits and effectiveness of MFA protection for…
December 18, 2019
Ransomware is a variety of malware that encrypts users’ files, accompanied by a demand for payment – often in Bitcoin – in order to recover the encrypted data. Recent news stories have highlighted universities and even entire cities having their core business systems encrypted and rendered inoperable by criminal hackers. This month, the cities of Pensacola and New Orleans suffered ransomware attacks that greatly impacted public services. Last week, a community college in Louisiana was…
January 15, 2019
Subject: Email-based scams Submitted for: Information Technologies & Resources Submitted by: UCF Information Security Office As the spring semester starts, the Information Security Office would like to make UCF students aware of email-based scams. GIFT CARD SCAM This scam impersonates a known friend or associate, asking the recipient to purchase gift cards for a special occasion. The scammer will ask for the gift cards to be photographed and sent via email. JOB SCAM Emails offering…