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Scam attempting to get personal information reported at UK

Corinne Boyer Feb 6, 2024

UK ITS will never initiate a call, email or text asking anyone in the university community for their Duo code or personal passwords. The only time UK ITS will ask for personal information is to verify your identity if you request technical assistance with ITS Customer Services.

data breach

In response to the “mother of all breaches” UK ITS recommends changing your passwords

Corinne Boyer Jan 31, 2024

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recommends that everyone change passwords for several websites after what is being called the “mother of all breaches.” Although no UK accounts are affiliated with the breach, UK students, faculty and staff likely have an accounts some of the websites affected by the leak.

phone security

Turn on New Protections for Your iPhone

Jan 23, 2024

In the newest iOS 17.3 update, Apple has added a layer of security to help protect your accounts and data in the event your device ever gets stolen.

Data Privacy

It’s data privacy week. Do you know how to protect your data?

Corinne Boyer Jan 22, 2024

Although the U.S. has a mix of laws that protect things like your health data, there’s no overarching law that protects all your data. January 21- 27 is Data Privacy Week, and the University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) encourages the university community to be proactive when it comes to data privacy.  

Cybersecurity Cat Chat

Protecting Your Family's Data

Jan 29, 2024, 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Join University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) Cybersecurity Team for a Parent & Family Engagement's Cat Chat Live discussion on protecting your family's data.

online holiday shopping

Take these steps to avoid online holiday shopping and fundraising scams

Corinne Boyer Dec 6, 2023

Maybe you’ve already decided to simplify gift giving this year by sending cash or giving to a nonprofit. But before deciding where to spend or send your money, know it is also prime time for online scammers to take advantage of the holiday rush.

Internet Fraud

During International Fraud Awareness Week, take these simple steps to prevent internet fraud

Corinne Boyer Nov 13, 2023

In honor of International Fraud Awareness week, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) wants the University community to be aware of different types of internet fraud as well as simple steps anyone can take to protect online accounts. Practicing good cybersecurity habits can help prevent and deter internet fraud.  

Phishing

First contact and impersonation anti-phishing safety tips launched

Marci Adams Oct 20, 2023

UK ITS has launched a new feature in Outlook intended to help students, faculty, and staff potentially spot phishing attacks.

cybercon presentation 2023

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Announces CyberCon 2023

Corinne Boyer Sep 8, 2023

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

War Games CyberCon movie night

CyberCon Movie Night

Oct 30, 2023, 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Join UK ITS for the movie WarGames (1983) at the Worsham Theatre in the Gatton Student Center following CyberCon at The Cornerstone!

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