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Cybersecurity Notification: Text Impersonation Attacks

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) would like to inform students, faculty and staff of scams including texts that appear to come from University executives or employees.

How using a password manager saves time and keeps your personal data secure

When thinking about all your online accounts, do you know how many of those have payment information stored or contain sensitive information like a summary from a doctor’s visit? Using online accounts allows us to pay bills, transfer money and even schedule upcoming medical appointments quickly and easily.  

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Announces Simple Steps Everyone Can Take During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Lexington, KY—To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) will release vital information, tips, trainings and conclude the month with CyberCon 2023 — sponsored by Splunk, Duo and Cisco.  All UK students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the free one-day event.  

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Announces CyberCon 2023

October is Cybersecurity awareness month, and University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) invites students, faculty, and staff to attend CyberCon 2023.

UK’s First Esports Camp Shows Kids Gaming Strategies and Career Path Possibilities

For the first time, University of Kentucky Smart Campus hosted summer camp sessions aimed at teaching kids about the ever-growing world of Esports and what a career in gaming might look like.

Ease Into Fall Semester With These Tech Tips

Beginning a new school year can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to navigating the technology resources needed to get started. But UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has a few tech tips and resources to help you begin the fall semester with ease. Make sure to bookmark this article as a reference for all your tech questions.

Cybersecurity Notification | Phishing Attacks from Compromised Accounts

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) would like to inform students, faculty, and staff of multiple, coordinated phishing attacks using internal compromised accounts. Please read more on what to do if you receive a phishing attack.

Enterprise Networking & Infrastructure Pulls Together to Restore Cut Fiber

On Monday, July 10, 2023, UK ITS was alerted of damage to fiber optic cables due to construction in front of McVey Hall. These damaged fiber optic cables resulted in a disruption in communications, impacting several services.

Reporting Phishing and Junk Mail, How You Can Contribute to Protecting Us All

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) would like to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to contribute to UK’s cybersecurity posture by becoming familiar with the best ways to report unwanted emails in your inbox.  Phishing, Junk, and Graymail -- What are they? What’s the difference?  

Duo Prompt Appearance Changing July 26

After July 26, students, faculty, and staff will notice a change in appearance to the Duo prompt when logging in to UK resources with Two-Factor Log-In.