University Sparks Panic with Fake Ebola Alert: Phishing Test Backfires Spectacularly
UCSC sparked panic with a phishing test email about a fake Ebola outbreak, prompting apologies for the “inappropriate” content. The university’s attempt to bolster security instead left students fearing for their health. The phishing test gone wrong has become a cautionary tale in digital communication.
Hot Take:
Who knew higher education would have us questioning our health AND our sanity? UCSC’s latest phishing test might’ve taught students about cybersecurity, but it also gave them a crash course in panic attacks!
Key Points:
- UCSC sent out a phishing test email falsely warning about an Ebola outbreak on campus.
- The email caused widespread concern among students.
- The university later apologized, admitting the email was inappropriate.
- Some students recognized the email as a scam, but agreed the topic was poorly chosen.
- South Africa has not had an Ebola case since 1996, and there are no current cases in the U.S.
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