Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown Students Pestered by Phishing Scams

Georgetown Students Pestered by Phishing Scams

By Lucas Lin and Harrison Lee October 2, 2020

Phishing attempts promising job opportunities are circulating through Georgetown University’s email system, according to the university’s Chief Information Officer Judd Nicholson in a systemwide...

UIS Fends Off Phishing Attacks

By Matthew Larson September 29, 2015

In response to a recent uptick in email phishing attacks early this year, University Information Services has continued to deter hacking attempts and warn students and faculty against clicking on suspicious...

UIS Mandates Password Change

By Kit Clemente March 21, 2014

With the recent spate of network phishing attacks, where hackers have attempted to gain information, the university has instituted a mandatory biannual password change for students, faculty and staff during...

Phishing Attacks Rise at GU

By Matt Gregory November 15, 2013

The number of targeted phishing attacks on the university has risen by 60 percent this year, representing the trend of these attacks of moving from government bodies to private institutions. "The scheme...

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