{"674899":{"#nid":"674899","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Alert: DUO Authentication Scam","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E Cyber Security department would like to inform the Georgia Tech community about a DUO authentication security issue:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber scammers are exploiting a vulnerability through repeated DUO phone calls until the user accepts, unknowingly granting access to their account. (DUO is a two-factor authentication (2FA) system used by Georgia Tech that adds an extra layer of security to online accounts.) This tactic, known as a DUO phone call scam, is a serious threat to the security of your Georgia Tech accounts and personal information. Attackers are using this method to bypass 2FA and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo protect yourself from falling victim, we urge you to remain vigilant and follow these important precautions: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003EVerify calls and notifications\u003C\/strong\u003E: Before accepting any DUO phone calls or notifications, ensure that it has been initiated by you or someone you trust. If you receive unexpected or suspicious calls, do not accept them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003ENever share personal information:\u003C\/strong\u003E Never provide personal information, account credentials, or verification codes over the phone, unless you are absolutely certain of the identity of the caller.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003EReport suspicious activity\u003C\/strong\u003E: If you suspect that you are being targeted by a DUO phone call scam, or any other form of fraudulent activity, such as a phishing attempt via email, please report it to our Security Operations Center at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour security is our top priority and we are actively working to address this issue and prevent future occurrences. In the meantime, please remain cautious and take necessary steps to protect yourself from potential cyber threats.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams. These scams are a serious threat to the security of your online accounts and personal information.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-05-24 22:43:06","changed_gmt":"2024-05-27 21:49:37","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674075":{"id":"674075","type":"image","title":"duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg","body":null,"created":"1716590765","gmt_created":"2024-05-24 22:46:05","changed":"1716590765","gmt_changed":"2024-05-24 22:46:05","alt":"Duo two-factor authentification graphic","file":{"fid":"257544","name":"duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/24\/duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/24\/duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":68523,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/05\/24\/duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg?itok=vH9tj2Lk"}}},"media_ids":["674075"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"9641","name":"Cyber Threats"},{"id":"170445","name":"two-factor authentication"},{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"193749","name":"oitcyberalert"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["oit@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}