Cyber Safe Cats Cybersecurity Safety at UK
Cybersecurity is something that we all have a responsibility to contribute to. Whether it's staying informed, using the best tools, or sharing information with colleagues-- we can all take steps to ensure the safety of our University data and systems. This site is meant to provide you with the information you need to be #CyberSafeCats at UK.
Training & Best Practices
Explore resources below to learn more about cybersecurity.
WATCH: Email, Phishing, and Messaging
WATCH: Data Security
WATCH: Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
WATCH: Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling Abroad
Watch the video below to Cybersecurity tips to be aware of while you are traveling abroad. Whether that is before you leave, while on your trip, or when you get home.
Cybersecurity Web Series
Learn more about cybersecurity best practices through real life scenarios.
Types of Threats
Other types of threats can be found at www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber
Phishing
Phishing can be defined as a cybercrime where one may be contacted by someone posing as a legitimate institution or person to encourage individuals to provide sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII), financial information, or passwords. This crime can result in identity theft and financial loss.
How To Respond To or Detect a Spam Email or Phishing Attack
How do I report spam and phishing emails?
How can I determine if the email I received is safe?
Want to receive emails about common phishing attacks seen at UK?
Job Scams
Many scammers try to trick you with messages to apply for jobs. These can often result in identity theft or loss of money.
More examples:
- Fake Check Scams - someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back. More information
- Work from Home Job Scams - Several types of job offers to trick you into losing money. More information & examples
- Gift Card Scams - scammers posing as businesses asking for payment or a "donation" with a gift card. More information
- Applying for a job on Handshake? Review these safety tips for job searches at Safety: Best Practices for Job Searches
See our Top 5 Job Scams: Tips to Recognize and Avoid These Career Traps to learn more.
Malware
Malware, or malicious software, are files or code that are used by attackers to perform malicious behavior on a machine. There are a wide variety of malware attacks which often result in stolen information or money.
Cybersecurity Tools Available at UK
Learn more about tools used at UK to protect our University data and systems.
Two-Factor Log-In
Two-Factor Log-In adds an extra-layer of protection to your data and personal information! Visit the Tech Help Center for all related information at Two-Factor Log-In Article Listing.
Advanced Threat Protection
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) protects the University community against malicious content sent to any University email address and content stored in Microsoft 365 by reducing exploits like direct deposit fraud, W2 theft, and ransomware attacks which can be spread globally.
What is Advanced Threat Protection?
Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Anti-Phishing Tips
MalwareBytes for Students
MalwareBytes is an anti-virus software available to UK students to use on their personal machines. MalwareBytes can be downloaded at download.uky.edu.
External Tagging
External tagging immediately flags any emails that are sent from non-UK addresses as "external".
Cybersecurity News
Cybersecurity Tips & Tricks
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