Carnegie Mellon University

Report Concerns

Concern Type Required Action(s)

Suspect a computer you use for University related work or study is:

  • Compromised (un-authorized interactive access)
  • Infected by viruses, worms, or other malware
  • Attacking other systems
  • Mis-configured leading to security vulnerability or negative impact on University computing infrastructure

1. Follow the Procedure for Responding to a Compromised Computer

2. Email iso-ir@andrew.cmu.edu or call the ISO at (412) 268-2044.

Reporting an email scam or phishing attempt 

Email iso-ir@andrew.cmu.edu or call ISO at (412) 268-2044 and include:

or use the PhishAlarm Report Phish button

If you clicked on a phishing email link or attachment, follow the Procedure for Responding to a Compromised Computer

If you believe that you have been phished, follow the instructions for I Might Have Been Phished, What Do I Do?

If you report a phishing message and receive an error/bounceback, it may be because ISO is aware of the malicious message and has already put safeguards in place.

Suspect that Non-public Institutional Data was accessed by unauthorized individuals such as:

  • A University computer or information system has been compromised.
  • A computer, mobile device, or storage medium such as an external disk or thumb drive is lost or stolen.
  • Non-public information is discovered to be accessible to unauthorized individuals, whether they are affiliated or unaffiliated with the University. 
  • Non-public information was accidentally or purposefully distributed to unauthorized individuals.

1. Follow the Procedure for Reporting Unauthorized Release or Access of Data

2. Email iso-ir@andrew.cmu.edu or call the ISO at (412) 268-2044.

Reporting theft of a computer used for University related work or study

1. Report the theft to University Police

2. Email iso-ir@andrew.cmu.edu including relevant:

  • registered hostname(s)
  • physical (MAC) address
  • last time used on campus network pre-theft

Reporting electronic harassment involving a University affiliate OR a computer used for University work or study

File a complaint with University Police

Reporting a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violation 

Email dmca@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University Ethics Reporting Hotline

The hotline is NOT an emergency service.  For emergencies, call University Police at 412-268-2323 or 911.

Toll Free:1-844-587-0793

Via the Internet:  cmu.ethicspoint.com



Advisory Notification:  Note that the Information Security Office (ISO) may use email to alert you to an advisory situation; however, we will NEVER send attachments in e-mail messages as part of the initial notification. As a general rule, if you are in doubt about a message do not open it!