Washington University Community: Have you ever lost your phone, tablet, or computer? Or maybe just not been able to find it? Of course, you have (probably)! It happens all the time. Just last week, I had my dogs at a dog park, and as I was preparing to leave, about 250 pounds of playing dogs […]
Tag: Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 6
Online Holiday Shopping Scams
Winter-holiday shopping of yesteryear kicked off with the deep discounts and early-bird specials of Black Friday, a retail frenzy on the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, shoppers forwent their post-feast dreams, waking early to await doorbuster sales at their favorite retailers. Today, shoppers avoid the crowd, line, and occasional brawl by shopping online. The move to […]
Last Chance for Prizes and Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 Recap
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 is in the rearview mirror! This year, we set out on the Road to Cybersecurity together. We hosted several events, sent out weekly security tips, and published a great newsletter full of original content authored by WashU’s information security staff. Competitions Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month competitions are always popular. In 2020, […]
Easy Security with WUSTL ONE and WashU’s DocuSign
Last month, we published an article about a common tactic that uses fake DocuSign emails to trick users into handing over personal information. This month, we take a closer look at the process using WashU’s enterprise (i.e., university-provided) DocuSign service. When you receive a DocuSign request from a WashU sender, you will receive an email […]
Bonus Scam of the Month: Emotet Attachment Scam
The Information Security Office recently became aware of the reemergence of a malware distribution network previously taken down by law enforcement. This phishing email may look like a reply from a previous familiar email chain. This malicious phishing email uses three types of email attachments to install malware. These attachments include: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets Microsoft […]
Meet Your InfoSec Team: Michael Mayer, Information Security Analyst
Michael Mayer is an Information Security Analyst II working in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This part of our office is a critical component of our information security posture. Michael cooperates with researchers and other university offices in support of safe and ethical research. He works with the Institutional Review Board to evaluate security requirements for […]
Scam of the Month: Direct Deposit Phishing Scam Impersonating University Leadership
Members of the WashU community are receiving phishing emails impersonating university leadership, including Chancellor Martin and Dean Perlmutter. These messages request changes to direct deposit information due to suspicious activity. Phishing scams often impersonate people in leadership positions to encourage a heightened sense of urgency in the recipient. Additionally, information about leaders is publicly available […]