cyber security News Archive

October 25, 2024 — 
As the holiday season nears, it's important to stay wary against phishing email gift card scams. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting unsuspecting gift-shoppers, exploiting the festive spirit to their advantage. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and our UM cyber community.

April 1, 2024 — 
The VIP Evolution project is a multi-year project, with dedicated resources from Information Services and Technology (IST), Human Resources and Payroll, led by a project board of leaders from across the UM community. The project’s focus is leveraging VIP functionality, reducing risk, and improving the user and employee experience.

October 6, 2023 — 
Cybercriminals love weak passwords! Protect yourself and the university with these best practices.

October 12, 2021 — 
To better protect the information used and shared by the university community, new/updated information Security policy, procedure and standards were developed and approved by the UM Board of Governors on Feb. 3, 2020. 

October 1, 2019 — 
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security.

May 21, 2019 — 
Information Security & Compliance sent all U of M employees a simulated phishing email during National Fraud Prevention Month in March. Last year, the same phishing simulation was used. And like last year, the email pretended to be from the university’s payroll department and contained the subject line, “Important notice regarding your tax information.”

October 15, 2018 — 
Information Services and Technology will offer a free coffee and donut to every student who uses the Mobile Service Desk to update their signUM email account on October 23 and 24.