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Timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

 

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Protect Yourself from Escalating Cyberattacks

With the alarming escalation of sophisticated phishing attacks targeting universities, including UC Riverside, it is critical that all Highlanders stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and arm themselves with cybersecurity best practices.
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Read and Understand, Then Act: The Simple and Proven Method for Preventing Phishing Scams

In this article, we share practical ways to foil phishing scams and keep your information safe. It all starts with this simple and proven method: read and understand, then act.
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Faulty Configuration Update from CrowdStrike Causes Global Outage

CrowdStrike, a leading endpoint detection and response (EDR) provider, found itself in hot water due to a major outage caused by their configuration update.
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Beware of SMS Phishing (Smishing) Attempts Targeted at the UCR Community

Higher education institutions such as UC Riverside are prime targets for phishing, the fraudulent practice of sending communications (e.g., emails and SMS messages) that appear to be from reputable individuals or companies in order to induce people to reveal confidential...
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POLICIES + STANDARDS If you teach, learn, or work at UCR, you are required to adhere to specific information security policies and standards.

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BE CYBERSMART

Keeping our Highlander community protected from cybercriminals is up to you!

Check out our cybersmart page to learn what you can do to protect yourself and the University. 

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SECURITY TIPS
Given our nearly paperless lifestyle, it is important to protect sensitive data like financial and personal information. ITS provides guidance on best practices for securing both your information and the University's data.
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HOW TO SPOT PHISHING
Do you know how to spot the signs of a potential phishing attack? View examples of phishing emails to familiarize yourself with common tactics and learn how to report suspected phishing.
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REQUEST CONSULT
Are you a campus partner or distributed IT partner looking for security guidance? Request a consultation with the ITS Information Security Office.
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REPORT A SECURITY CONCERN

UC Riverside is a prime target of cybercriminal attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and job offer scams.

If you notice suspicious activity on your computer, tablet, or mobile device, please report it immediately to the Information Security Office.

REPORT A SECURITY CONCERN
EMAIL ABUSE@UCR.EDU

 

 

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