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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola and cyber-attacks

Photo illustrating phishing security alerts
Biola’s recent phishing attack, how the university fights cyber-attacks and how to protect yourself
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 29, 2024

On Sept. 20, students and employees were alerted via an email from Steve Earle, chief information officer of the Information Technology (IT) department, that they might have been targets of a wave of phishing attacks. The email warned students about the phishing attack that appeared as an email seemingly...

Crime Log―Oct. 18–Nov. 2

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features cases of extortion and theft, as well as a fire alert.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 2, 2021

Petty Theft  — Lot K Reported Oct. 19 at 4:01 p.m. The incident occurred between Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. A student reported that property was taken from the parking structure outside Alpha Hall. The case was forwarded to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and remains active. Obscene or Threatening...

Airbnb customers deceived by other rental websites

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Some people were scammed by a false website that was posted on the Airbnb website.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

After being scammed for a luxury rental home through “LA Exotic Life,” a fake rental site for homes, villas and cars, victims are urging residents of Southern California to use Airbnb as their primary host for rental homes and no other company listed on its website. According to ABC7, two people...