Information Security

Password length is increasing to strengthen cybersecurity

Starting next week, user passwords will be set to a minimum of 15 characters.

Mar 8, 2024

IT offers alert about text message ‘SMiShing’ scams

These tips will help reduce the risk of becoming a victim text message phishing and other phishing scams.

Feb 27, 2024

Email attacks on the rise

IT asks for help to stop the phishing problem. Whenever an email looks strange, click “Report Phish.”

Feb 7, 2024

IT raises alert on Microsoft Teams issue

A change will be made to a Microsoft Teams configuration to avoid potential security risks to the organization.

Feb 1, 2024

Chancellor advises: Beware phishing emails

In this message to UNMC, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, warns that phishing cyberattacks are increasing and urges everyone to be alert.

Dec 26, 2023

Beware: Phishing emails affecting UNMC addresses

IT advised that if anyone received a phish email and clicked on the link, they should change their password.

Dec 18, 2023

Don’t fall for ‘vishing’ attacks

Learn what vishing is and four ways you can protect yourself and your workplace from these attacks.

Dec 11, 2023

Don’t get hooked by an email scam

With the holiday shopping season beginning, here are some ways to protect against scammers’ tricks.

Nov 8, 2023

Alert: Direct phishing attempts by phone to Nebraska Medicine

Several Nebraska Medicine physicians report receiving fake text messages impersonating Nebraska Medicine’s CEO.

Nov 3, 2023

Updates on the Duo verification app

Users can select push notifications to send automatically, saving clicks and time.

Oct 11, 2023