Security

February 17, 2026

Phishing attempts using QR codes

Denison Security

Denison’s cybersecurity intelligence has identified an emerging threat: phishing attempts that use QR codes and an image to link to malicious content. At this time, we cannot attribute this recent attack to any specific threat actor or group.

As a reminder, don’t scan QR codes that you don’t trust the source of, and be mindful of the sender line in an email message. Real communications from Denison will come from a denison.edu domain, but you can always verify their authenticity by reaching out to the office or department requesting the information.

Never give out your password or multi-factor authentication codes.

An example of a malicious email is included here:

Denison aims to promote the use of inclusive language. While we value the use of inclusive language, terms that are outside of Denison's direct influence are sometimes required for the sake of maintaining user understanding. As other join Denison in embracing the use of inclusive language, Denison will continue to update the documentation to reflect those changes.

Denison Service Desk

Contact the Service Desk by email, phone, or on the Self-Service Portal. You can also find them in Fellows Hall.

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