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The most common scams targeting the UB community
10/14/21
With increasing opportunities to hand out our personal information, the number of online scams are skyrocketing. Here's a look at the most common scams affecting UB and the steps you can take to avoid them.
Dialing an outside line? Include the area code beginning October 24, 2021
10/15/21
Area codes will be required for all outside calls—including to local “716” numbers—from UB Phones and other devices, due to a change made by Verizon. Calls to internal UB numbers will not be affected. Be sure to update any speed dial or call forwarding settings, especially those to 716-area numbers.
Avoid writing emails that look like phishing messages
10/14/21

With Webex, you can host and attend video meetings using your smartphone, laptop or desktop, with up to 1,000 people. Here are some tips from other at UB for what you can do before, during and after a meeting to ensure everything runs smoothly.

How to recognize and report a phishing attempt
10/7/21
UB students, faculty and staff are the frequent target of phishing attempts—it’s an unfortunate reality. Follow these steps to keep yourself, and your colleagues, safe from attempts to steal your personal information.
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UB Information Technology News is a publication of the Office of the Chief Information Officer at UB. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu, 645-8127.