How Hackers Try to Trick You

As cyber-attacks continue to become more sophisticated, University of Maine System (UMS) employees need to be vigilant and aware of the multitude of ways hackers can gain access to sensitive information. From phishing schemes to deep fakes, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their methods

End of Year Phishing Advisory and Welcome Message

Announcing the UMS Information Security Advisory Google Group. The purpose of the group is to provide timely security advisories and important reminders

Cybersecurity Awareness: Social Engineering

Social Engineering is the name for a group of fraudulent activities that manipulate people into divulging personal information to dubious individuals or groups. The information is then used for criminal acts, causing a variety of difficulties for the victims. Although phishing is the most widely publicized, there are a number of ways these bad actors can psychologically manipulate us

Multi-Factor Authentication will be required for 2025

As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the security and integrity of the University of Maine System’s (UMS) data and resources, we are requiring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all faculty and staff beginning January 1, 2025