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
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