Information Security
Phishing Assessments: Don’t Take the Bait!
Introduction At Loyola, we are constantly striving to improve cybersecurity awareness among students, faculty, and staff. One way we can measure understanding and strengthen defenses is through authorized phishing simulations. These safe and controlled assessments allow our Information Security Office to test how well the Loyola community can recognize real world scams before they strike. […]
Fake Job Scams Targeting Students: What You Need to Know
Introduction As a student, it is common to search for flexible jobs that can fit into your academic schedule. Whether you are looking for remote work, part-time opportunities, or internships, your inbox may occasionally present job offers that seem perfect. Unfortunately, bad actors are aware of this and often target students with fake job opportunities. […]
Legacy Professionals, LLP Data Breach
NOTICE TO LUERP AND 403(B) PLAN PARTICIPANTS In early December 2024, Loyola University Chicago (“LUC”) was verbally notified by Legacy Professionals, LLP (“Legacy”) that Legacy had experienced a data breach. Legacy is the accounting firm that for many years has audited LUC’s historic defined benefit plan, which was closed to new participants over 20 years […]
Beyond Email: Identifying Scams Across Calls, Messages, and Social Media
Introduction You’ve probably come across a suspicious email in your Outlook inbox before—maybe you forwarded it to ITS for verification, or perhaps you spotted the red flags yourself. While email scams are widely recognized, threats through other channels like Phone calls, Voicemails, WhatsApp, SMS, and social media, can be just as deceptive and widespread. As […]
Microsoft “Quarantine” Emails. What are they?
Introduction Loyola University Chicago utilizes the Microsoft 365 suite and all its features for day-to-day services. This of course includes Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook is the primary email correspondence application used by all Loyola students, staff, and faculty. On the surface, Outlook is a straightforward email conduit, but under-the-hood, it has some very powerful mechanisms, […]
Security Awareness Newsletter for October
Our Loyola community is no stranger to scams and phishing emails circulating in our digital space. It would seem recently, however, that a noticeable uptick in compromised accounts disseminating phishing scams has occurred. One such phishing email claims that the termination of a user’s account was initiated, and to prevent it, one must submit their […]
Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Dear Loyola University Community, As we kick off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we invite everyone to join the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department in celebrating this important initiative. With the increasing reliance on technology in both our professional and personal lives, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. Throughout October, we encourage all members of the […]
Security Awareness Newsletter for March
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Q3 HIPAA Newsletter
Hello, Loyola University community! Here is our Quarter 3 HIPAA Newsletter, focusing on crucial updates and best practices regarding HIPAA compliance. In this issue, we delve into the key aspects of protecting patient privacy, the importance of safeguarding personal health information, and the steps we must all take to protect ourselves from HIPAA violations. Whether […]
Update to LOCUS Phishing Breach Posted on June 24, 2024
On June 24, 2024, Loyola University Chicago posted notice of certain data security incidents involving student refunds and Loyola’s investigation into such incidents. The incidents involved the unauthorized change (“Unauthorized DDPI Change”) of certain student direct deposit profile information (“DDPI”) included in LOCUS by one or more unauthorized actors (“Bad Actors”). Since the June […]