Online shopping is convenient and efficient, but it also requires vigilance. Taking proactive steps to protect your personal and financial information can significantly reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft. Consider the following best practice
QR codes have become a familiar presence in our daily lives at home and in the office. They make accessing websites, making payments, and sharing data convenient. Unfortunately, QR codes also present some…
Phishing Emails Phishing emails are a form of social engineer that impersonate known organizations or people to try to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. Phishing emails can target people’s…
UIC’s Technology Solutions Security Team is alerting the campus community about a phishing scam currently targeting students with fraudulent job placement emails. These emails claim to be from the “UIC Office of Job…
You may be looking forward to the semester but cybercriminals can quickly turn your academic year upside down. Be aware of common cyber scams and protect yourself from malicious attempts.
I recently received an email with an amazing part-time job opportunity working three hours a week for $500, but after closer inspection, I realized it was a SCAM!