Topic covered in this newsletter include Security Tips like blocking senders, current phishing scams, and CISA.
March 2022 IT Security Newsletter
This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 03/22/2022
This news brief includes the top three phishing scams reported this week, as well as some information about global cybersecurity.
Monday Phishing
I want to let everyone know that there are two new phishing attempts coming through the Institute’s email today. These are both spam and should be forwarded, including the Internet…
October 2021 IT Security Newsletter
Topics covered in this newsletter include information about new spear phishing attacks, the principle of least privilege, and this year’s UTIA Security Awareness Training.
Security Awareness Training, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Current Threats
Topics covered in this newsletter include information about the upcoming security awareness training, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month details, and Current Threats.
Incident Response Policy and Procedures; Current Threats
Topics covered in this newsletter include Incident Response and Current Threats.
Spear Phishing
Spear phishing seems to be a never-ending threat. In fact, a new version is making its way through the Institute. The newest message differs in the subject and content of…
Microsoft 365 Password Change
I am beginning to see a few versions of this phishing scam, but they are all attempts to steal your password. The message may come from MS – Utk –…
Cyber Blackmail
Cyber blackmail is a growing attack vector used to scare the recipient of the associated email.Here is what you need to know about cyber blackmail: This email will tell you…
Email (Supposedly) From Amazon
Several people have recently reported getting an email that appears to be from Amazon. The email will look similar to this: From: Order Delivery <info@amazonusnow.com>Date: February 3, 2021 at 7:48:46…
Sandy Lindsey
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
The University of Tennessee
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