Phishing Campaigns
Information on UW-System Phishing Campaigns
In 2021, UW-System Office of Information Security implemented a Phishing Campaign on all campuses for all employees, including student employees. This phishing simulation emails are used to test and reinforce good behavior and are intended to help employees recognize, avoid and report potential threats that can compromise critical data and systems. Each month, UW-System is using a tool called InfoSec to send an email that appears to be a phish. When an employee clicks on a link within the phishing campaign email, they will be notified that they failed the test and they are directed to an informational site.
Supplemental Training Course
Per UW System Administrative Policy 1032, Information Security: Awareness, after an employee clicks on three phishing campaign emails within a calendar year, they will be enrolled in a short phishing training course. Employees that are enrolled in the supplemental training can expect to see an email from: securityawareness@lists.wisconsin.edu. The email will provide a link to complete the supplemental awareness training. See sample email:
The supplemental security awareness training will consist of a short video that should take users less than 10 minutes to view and complete. The training must be completed within 30 days of assignment and once enrolled, employees will receive email reminders periodically until the training is completed. If this training is not completed in 30 days, a report will be sent to Human Resources. Failure to complete the required training within the specified period may result in disciplinary action.
For more information about phishing you can contact the Technology Help Desk at 715232-500 or techdesk@uwstout.edu. For questions regarding compliance, please contact the Human Resources department at AskHR@uwstout.edu
March Phishing Campaign
March 2022 Phishing Email Example |
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Phishing Rates for March
Institution |
Unique learners |
Phished Rate |
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UWSA, UWSS & UWEX |
561 |
1.6% |
UW-Parkside |
771 |
2.0% |
UW-Milwaukee |
7104 |
3.4% |
UW-Eau Claire |
2989 |
2.5% |
UW-Green Bay |
1588 |
2.5% |
UW-La Crosse |
2342 |
2.2% |
UW-Oshkosh |
2726 |
2.5% |
UW-Platteville |
2150 |
3.0% |
UW-River Falls |
1525 |
3.1% |
UW-Stevens Point |
2572 |
4.4% |
UW-Stout |
2216 |
3.1% |
UW-Superior |
818 |
3.1% |
UW-Whitewater |
2658 |
2.6% |
UW-Madison |
35331 |
2.6% |
Systemwide |
65351 |
2.8% |