Information Security Alert: Beware of Employment Fraud Phishing E-mails

From: University Information and Technology

Dear OSU Students,

The Office of Information Security is committed to protecting the Oregon State University community. Cyber threats are routinely aimed at students.  We to inform you about a recent increase in phishing e-mails that target OSU students with fake job offers. These e-mails are initiated by cyber scammers who pretend to be legitimate employers and are designed to trick you into providing your personal information, including your Social Security number, bank account details or passwords.

Freedom of expression and the university’s response to protest

From: Office of the President

To the OSU Community:

Over the last week, many of us have been engaged in serious conversations around freedom of expression and the university’s response to protest. I have heard your questions and concerns, and I would like to take this opportunity to clarify our shared responsibilities and affirm our values.

Your voice and perspective are valued.

DUO Passcode Retirement

From: University Information and Technology

Dear OSU Community, 

As we continue to see increasingly sophisticated and malicious phishing attacks targeting the OSU community, we are working to improve our security posture and increase our resiliency by adopting new security measures. Effective May 8, 2024, the use of passcodes for Duo multi-factor authentication will be disabled.  

What is changing?