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Beware of scam texts impersonating Kentucky government agencies

You’ve likely seen or received a text message claiming to be from a Kentucky-based government agency urging you to take immediate action to pay a fine or toll. It’s important to understand that legitimate government agencies will never send a text message demanding that the recipient pay a fine, that’s according to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

How to avoid online shopping scams on TikTok Shop

While this in-app shopping experience may seem convenient, one estimate suggests nearly half of users have fallen victim to TikTok Shop scams. The most common scams include the sale of counterfeit items, failure to deliver products, and impersonation of verified brands.

UK ITS Cybersecurity Assistant wins PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition

With an idea aimed at bridging the gap between cybersecurity literacy and seniors, ultimately, this motivated Abdeldayem to enter the PNC pitch competition on April 26,2025 where she, her brother Naji Abdeldayem, a high school junior, and UK classmate Hannah Hale won first place at the pitch competition and received $5,000 in startup funds for AFO Cyber LLC.

Training & Best Practices

Explore resources below to learn more about cybersecurity.

WATCH & READ: Reporting Phishing in MS Outlook

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.

WATCH: Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling Abroad

How to Stay CyberSafe Online

Don't overshare your personal information on social media.

Think about what information is being revealed before posted online. You may be unintentionally sharing sensitive info.

Make your passwords strong & unique.

Strong passwords include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, numbers, & are at least 15 characters long.

Staying CyberSafe online is easy when you know what to watch out for : Q2Z9G

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?

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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:

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.

How do I find out if my personal computer has a virus?

Cybersecurity Tools Available at UK

Learn more about tools used at UK to protect our University data and systems.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra-layer of protection to your data and personal information! Visit the Tech Help Center for all related information at Multi-Factor Authentication 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

Malwarebytes For Student Computers

External Tagging

External tagging immediately flags any emails that are sent from non-UK addresses as "external".

Why External Email Tagging Was Implemented