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Freshly brewed coffee, tea are waiting for you in Commons 308. Come join the Office of Graduate Student Life this morning for Coffee Monday from 10AM - 2PM! Follow their myUMBC page for more info about events like this!
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 personal information. These attacks come in various forms. Learning about them will help you not fall victim to those emails.
Phishing attacks are emails that may look like important messages but are actually crafted by cyber criminals. The good news? With the right knowledge, you can foil their tricks and keep yourself and UMBC safe. These are some tips on how you can recognize phishing emails:
Requests for Your Password: UMBC will never ask for your password. Never submit your password on Google forms or Monday.com forms. Your password is for your eyes only!
Unexpected Calendar Invitations: Watch out for calendar invites from unknown senders. Delete them and never click suspicious links inside.
Fraudulent Offers: Be wary of unsolicited offers for gift cards or jobs that are too promising. Do not send your personal or financial information to anyone who requests it over email or text. Real job postings are on Handshake only!
Unexpected Attachments or Links: Did someone send you a weird file or link you weren't expecting? Is a link in an email suspiciously short or strange-looking? If it feels off, don't click or download it.
A Sense of Urgency: Phishing emails often try to rush you into action, like claiming your account will be "deactivated" if you don't click a link immediately. Always be suspicious of urgent, high-pressure requests.
Poor Grammar and Spelling: While not always a giveaway, many phishing emails contain noticeable spelling errors or awkward phrasing.
What to do if you get a suspicious email:
If you suspect an email is a phishing attempt, do not reply, click any links, or open any attachments. Instead, forward the email immediately to the security team at security@umbc.edu. Your report helps protect everyone!
Stay vigilant, and together we can keep our digital environment safe.
What: Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) are voluntary and facilitated by fellow UMBC graduate students
Who: WAGs are comprised of a group of graduate students (usually 4-8 participants per group) interested in developing writing habits and accountability
Why: Develop habits of writing every day for a short, manageable period of time by setting goals and being accountable to WAG peers
When: WAG groups meet once a week for 60-90 minutes for 10-12 weeks. The group finds a weekly time mutually convenient to all group members.
AOK Library's Faculty has created a guide for facilitating Writing Accountability Groups. Visit here for more: https://lib.guides.umbc.edu/wags
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]]>What: Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) are voluntary and facilitated by fellow UMBC graduate students
Who: WAGs are comprised of a group of graduate students (usually 4-8 participants per group) interested in developing writing habits and accountability
Why: Develop habits of writing every day for a short, manageable period of time by setting goals and being accountable to WAG peers
When: WAG groups meet once a week for 60-90 minutes for 10-12 weeks. The group finds a weekly time mutually convenient to all group members.
What: Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) are voluntary and facilitated by fellow UMBC graduate students
Who: WAGs are comprised of a group of graduate students (usually 4-8 participants per group) interested in developing writing habits and accountability
Why: Develop habits of writing every day for a short, manageable period of time by setting goals and being accountable to WAG peers
When: WAG groups meet once a week for 60-90 minutes for 10-12 weeks. The group finds a weekly time mutually convenient to all group members.
AOK Library's Faculty has created a guide for facilitating Writing Accountability Groups. Visit here for more: https://lib.guides.umbc.edu/wags