The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting its community. Fraudulent emails are being sent, impersonating the "UIC Office of Job Placement and Student Services." The university advises recipients not to respond, click links, or open attachments from these emails.
If such an email is received, UIC recommends not engaging with the sender or content. Instead, individuals should delete the message immediately or report it to security@uic.edu. These phishing attempts may vary in subject lines, sender names, or content. Community members are urged to be vigilant when reviewing unsolicited messages.
For those who encounter suspicious emails, UIC provides guidelines: save the original email and attach it to a new message before sending it to security@uic.edu. Additional information on cyber threats and recognizing phishing can be found at it.uic.edu/security/awareness.
UIC emphasizes that vigilance is crucial for protecting university systems and data. The institution appreciates efforts in maintaining a secure digital environment for the campus community.
"Your continued attentiveness plays a vital role in protecting university systems and data," states the notice from UIC.