During the week of October 26, multiple federal agencies notified Washington University of a credible cybersecurity threat to US health care providers. This threat has impacted several hospitals across the country within the last few days, and intelligence officials suggest several hundred more may be targeted in the near future. Washington University has a dedicated […]
Category: COVID-19
Working Safely and Securely in a Remote Environment
Original post by Zarmeena Waseem for EDUCAUSE Here are some helpful tips and effective practices for working safely and securely in a remote environment, whether it’s a temporary situation or a permanent transition. Use a VPN Make use of the corporate VPN at your university for an extra layer of security any time you find […]
UPDATED: Security Threats Targeting COVID-19 Researchers
Law enforcement and government agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), have issued warnings about criminal activity targeting COVID research. Below, you will find links to relevant guidance and announcements about this threat. FBI director says China seeks to compromise U.S. firms researching coronavirus – WaPo […]
Tax Deadline Extension and Phishing Scams
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for filing state and federal tax returns is postponed until July 15, 2020. As the deadline approaches, we want to make you aware of the more common tax fraud scams that our office sees each year. We have also compiled some helpful resources to assist you […]
PHISHING ALERT: COVID-19 Benefit Payment
The Office of Information Security has received reports of phishing on our campuses involving supposed payments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This specific criminal activity involves telling users that they can obtain a payment (in this case from ‘Google Technology Company’) as part of a “package” that is “earmarked for” people who have been directly […]
UPDATED: Cyber Attackers Exploit Vulnerabilities amid Surge in Remote Work
As we transition to remote work in response to the coronavirus pandemic, cyber attackers seek new opportunities to exploit unsuspecting users. Reports of ransomware attacks, phishing attempts, and scam websites are on the rise around the world, especially targeting those who work at universities and medical institutions. While we take our work to our home […]
COVID-19: Fake Online Coronavirus Map Delivers Malware
A malicious website pretending to be the live map for Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University is circulating on the internet waiting for unwitting internet users to visit the website. Visiting the website infects the user with a Trojan, an information-stealing program. It is likely being spread via infected email attachments, malicious online […]
COVID-19: UPDATED Criminal Scams Seek to Exploit COVID-19 Fears
Multiple organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have issued warnings that scammers are seeking to use the current outbreak of COVID-19 for personal gain. The Office of Information Security has compiled the following resources and information to assist anyone who fears they may fall victim to one of these scams. It is important to […]