This uni thought it would be a good idea to do a phishing test with a fake Ebola scare

UC Santa Cruz conducted a simulated phishing exercise on August 18 that falsely claimed an Ebola case on campus, prompting alarm, a Student Health Center notice, and an apology from the CISO for the inappropriate content. The message was intended to raise awareness by mimicking real phishing lures but drew criticism for its topic, and the university committed to improving future training approaches, echoing expert advice to prioritize clear guidance over surprising or misleading tactics.