Cybersecurity

Use this online phishing 101 guide to spot and report scams

Fatima Fayazi & Sarah Riley

Sep 9, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

What is phishing? Phishing is a cybercrime that uses emails or text messages to impersonate trusted organizations or government agencies to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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University of Kentucky Information Technology Services to host annual cybersecurity event, UK_CYBERCON 2025

Corinne Boyer

Sep 8, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and UK ITS invites the public to join students, faculty, industry professionals and federal partners who will explore the latest trends, technologies and career opportunities in cybersecurity.

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Seven tips for crafting a strong passphrase

Fatima Fayazi

Sep 7, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

A passphrase is a longer sequence of words — often four or more — used to secure accounts. Compared to traditional passwords, passphrases offer better security due to their length and unpredictability. Yet they’re easier to remember.

UK ITS powers second year of the Student Tech Checklist during annual Tech Takeover event

Corinne Boyer

Aug 28, 2025

Recognition, Cybersecurity, News

Designed by University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS), 2025 marked the second year students received a Tech Checklist handout just before picking up their new iPads.

UK ITS completes migration to new data integration system, enhancing electronic health record communication

Corinne Boyer

Aug 12, 2025

Cybersecurity, Project Spotlight, News

Health Connect now handles the data traffic in and out of Epic, UK HealthCare’s EHR. The platform ensures that lab results, radiology images, registration updates and other patient data move swiftly and securely to the right places.

Tech tips for UK parents

Fatima Fayazi

Jul 30, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

Support your Wildcat with these handy technology tools. Whether you are helping your student get connected or need a little tech help yourself, here are some useful tech tips for parents of University of Kentucky students.

Fall tech tips for incoming students

Fatima Fayazi

Jul 30, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

Start the semester strong with these must-know tech resources from UK ITS.

Four things you should know on this AI Appreciation Day

Corinne Boyer

Jul 15, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

As generative AI becomes more integrated into everyday technology, it’s important to understand how to use these technologies while also protecting your privacy. During AI Appreciation Day, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) is excited to share AI tips from UK ITS and UK experts.

Beware of scam texts impersonating Kentucky government agencies

Corinne Boyer

Jun 9, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

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

Sarah Riley

Jun 9, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

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.

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