phishing

As we begin a new academic year, UC Davis is warning students, faculty and staff to be vigilant against phishing scams. Scams aimed at taking over accounts and redirecting payroll deposits are on the rise. These attempts may come in the form of emails from real, but compromised, UC Davis accounts and may look legitimate.

Do not respond! Responding to a phishing scam puts you, your data, your identity and your finances at risk.

Following the recent nationwide security incident involving the Canvas Learning Management System, members of the UC Davis community have reported new phishing scams that try to take advantage of the situation.

Providing UC Davis students, faculty and staff with comprehensive education about the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats is a key focus for Information and Educational Technology’s Information Security Office (ISO). They foster a culture of digital safety throughout the academic year with a combination of seasonal awareness campaigns, targeted cybersecurity threat guidance, and actionable digital hygiene best practices.

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Whether you are tidying up your digital space or enhancing your cyber safety with Duo, every move you make can help protect your information and the UC Davis community. Cyber threats don’t take breaks, and neither should your security. Take a moment to review these top security tips and make them a healthy habit throughout the academic year.