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SECURITY ALERTS

Timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

 

Faulty Configuration Update from CrowdStrike Causes Global Outage

CrowdStrike, a leading endpoint detection and response (EDR) provider, found itself in hot water due to a major outage caused by their configuration update.
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Beware of SMS Phishing (Smishing) Attempts Targeted at the UCR Community

Higher education institutions such as UC Riverside are prime targets for phishing, the fraudulent practice of sending communications (e.g., emails and SMS messages) that appear to be from reputable individuals or companies in order to induce people to reveal confidential...
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Vendor Risk Assessment Delay due to IMPACT23 Blackout Dates

We would like to inform you that the upcoming system blackout for the Financial System Replacement Program, Impact23, will affect vendor risk assessments (VRAs). From June 16 th through July 6th, 2023. This will cause delays for VRAs. During the...
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Information on LastPass Security Breach

Updated on 3/10/23 to reflect new information On December 22nd, LastPass notified its customers that, late in 2022, a hacker was able to obtain the full, encrypted vaults for many or all of its customers. On March 1st, LastPass released...
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POLICIES + STANDARDS

If you teach, learn, or work at UCR, you are required to adhere to specific information security policies and standards.

Review campus, UC, and national policies by clicking the corresponding boxes below. 

 

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BE CYBERSMART

Keeping our Highlander community protected from cybercriminals is up to you!

Check out our cybersmart page to learn what you can do to protect yourself and the University. 

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SECURITY TIPS
Given our nearly paperless lifestyle, it is important to protect sensitive data like financial and personal information. ITS provides guidance on best practices for securing both your information and the University's data.
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HOW TO SPOT PHISHING
Do you know how to spot the signs of a potential phishing attack? View examples of phishing emails to familiarize yourself with common tactics and learn how to report suspected phishing.
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REQUEST CONSULT
Are you a campus partner or distributed IT partner looking for security guidance? Request a consultation with the ITS Information Security Office.
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REPORT A SECURITY CONCERN

UC Riverside is a prime target of cybercriminal attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and job offer scams.

If you notice suspicious activity on your computer, tablet, or mobile device, please report it immediately to the Information Security Office.

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