Cybersecurity

How to spot and report scam phone calls and texts at UK

Corinne Boyer

Sep 16, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

Despite the sense of urgency created by these types of phone calls and texts, stopping to ask a few questions can prevent scams like these from compromising university data and costing you time and money. First and foremost, police departments and courts will never call you asking for money to avoid potential legal action.

Text impersonation attacks reported at UK

Corinne Boyer

Aug 31, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

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 to spot and report the latest phishing attempts at UK

Corinne Boyer

Jun 16, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

Today's phishing emails are so common; identifying them may seem straightforward. But as cybercrimes become more complex, phishing attempts aren’t always obvious.

UK ITS Annual Report highlights growth, security and collaboration

Corinne Boyer

Mar 20, 2026

Recognition, Cybersecurity, News

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year marked by expanded partnerships, strengthened cybersecurity and technology improvements that supported teaching, learning, research and patient care across the university and the Commonwealth. Throughout 2025, UK ITS completed projects that delivered secure and accessible technology further advancing its mission to support education, research and health care.

UK ITS seeks speakers, proposals for annual cybersecurity conference UK_CYBERCON

Corinne Boyer

Mar 6, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and would like to participate as a professional, expert, student or researcher, UK ITS wants to hear from you.

What to know about AI safety and Microsoft Copilot at UK

Corinne Boyer

Feb 25, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

UK Information Technology Services (ITS) wants students, faculty and staff to use AI responsibly in ways that protect university data, personal information and our shared digital environment.

Beware of new phishing attempt at UK

Corinne Boyer

Feb 9, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

Have you recently received an unsolicited SharePoint link from a University of Kentucky email address that you weren’t expecting? Recently, a UK user was compromised after clicking on an unsolicited SharePoint link from another UK user.

During Data Privacy Week, take these steps to protect your data

Corinne Boyer

Jan 26, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

Every time you go online, record a workout or ask your smart speaker for help, the devices, websites and apps you use every day collect, store and use your data. At the University of Kentucky, Information Technology Services (UK ITS) is reminding everyone that data privacy matters for everyone.

UK ITS introduces non-expiring passwords for linkblue accounts

Corinne Boyer

Jan 26, 2026

Cybersecurity, News

Changing your password can be done by simply logging into the new myUK portal with your linkblue.

UK ITS discusses unconventional career paths, AI and cybersecurity Educause in Nashville

Corinne Boyer

Nov 12, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

From taking unconventional career paths to discussing the importance of cybersecurity strategy and AI’s role in automation tooling, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) teams showcased their expertise during Educause 2025.Educause, one of the largest higher education technology conferences in the U.S., explores the latest technology trends and brings together experts from universities around the world.

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