{"id":133165,"date":"2026-06-15T01:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=133165"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:56:18","slug":"introducing-the-newest-cyber-security-awareness-ally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/06\/15\/introducing-the-newest-cyber-security-awareness-ally\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the newest cyber security awareness ally"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are adding Hoxhunt to their digital defense arsenal, marking a significant step in the organizations\u2019 ongoing commitment to fortify cybersecurity and defense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning Wednesday, July 1, Information Security will deploy the new \u201cHoxhunt Report\u201d button within the user\u2019s email application. This will replace the existing \u201cPhish Alert\u201d button. If the button doesn&#8217;t appear within a few days after July 1, restart Outlook. Once installed, a welcome email from Hoxhunt (sent from&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:welcome@Hoxhunt.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"welcome@Hoxhunt.com), opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">welcome@Hoxhunt.com)<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;will arrive in users\u2019 inboxes, offering step-by-step guidance on initiating their training journey. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why the change to Hoxhunt?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What sets Hoxhunt apart is its innovative approach to cybersecurity education. It turns learning into a game, making it engaging and enjoyable. As you progress through the training, you&#8217;ll earn stars and points, compete with colleagues, and track your progress on the Hoxhunt dashboard. To kickstart the training, it&#8217;s as easy as clicking the \u201cHoxhunt Report\u201d button in response to the welcome email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does an email look suspicious?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply hit the \u201cHoxhunt Report\u201d button to flag the email. If it&#8217;s not from Hoxhunt, you can quickly categorize it as phishing or spam. The UNMC\/Nebraska Medicine Information Security team will take it from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why security awareness matters\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybercriminals are crafty, using both technical tricks and psychological tactics to trick unsuspecting individuals into aiding their schemes. Users\u2019 vigilance is the best defense. By staying alert and reporting suspicious emails, it helps to build a stronger, more resilient human firewall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For questions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If users need help getting started or have any questions along the way, contact the Service Desk at 402.559.7700, or refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nebraskamed.service-now.com\/nav_to.do?uri=kb_knowledge.do?sys_id=a825abf493954b101901b44b6aba1035\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"KB0015315, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KB0015315<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about Hoxhunt, which will replace the &#8216;Phish Alert&#8217; button beginning July 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