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Don't Take the Bait! How to Spot a Phishing Scam

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Hello UMBC Community, In the digital world, Phishing is one of the most used forms of cyber trickery where attackers impersonate trusted sources to deceive you into handing over credentials or...

Posted: October 8, 2025, 1:55 PM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Avoid Phishing Attacks

Protect data by recognizing & reporting phishing attempts

Phishing Phishing is the use of deception to acquire passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information from a user. There are many phishing mediums including SMS messages (Smishing),...

Posted: October 7, 2024, 2:11 PM