Archives - April - 2026
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Threat Spotlight: Phishing Attacks That Get Past Multi-Factor Authentication
A walkthrough of a phishing scam currently hitting colleges and universities, what it looks like, why it’s sneaky, and what to do if one lands in your inbox. Source: REN-ISAC […]
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Not Everyone Is Who They Claim: Social Engineering Awareness
Some cyberattacks target technology. Social engineering targets people, and that is what makes it so effective. These attacks work because they take advantage of trust, helpfulness, and the routines we […]
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Not Every Code Is What It Seems: QR Code Scams
QR codes are everywhere now. Restaurant menus, parking meters, gas pumps, flyers in the hallway. Most of us scan them without thinking twice. That is exactly the problem. You cannot […]
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Pause Before You Click: Phishing Awareness
Phishing is the most common cyberattack in higher education, and it is not close. The reason it works so well is simple. The messages look real. They appear to come […]
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One App, Every Password: Why a Password Manager Is Worth It
Most of us have dozens of online accounts, from email and banking to social media, university portals, and shopping sites. Trying to remember a unique, strong password for each one […]
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When Your Phone Will Not Stop Buzzing: MFA Fatigue Attacks
Multi-factor authentication is one of the best tools we have for keeping accounts safe. It is also a tool that attackers have learned to work around, not by breaking it […]
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Prove It Is You, Twice: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Matters
A strong password used to feel like enough. Today, it is not. Data breaches, phishing attacks, and password-guessing tools mean that even a well-built password can end up in the […]
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A Promised “A” Is a Guaranteed Rip-Off: Homework Scam Awareness
Every semester, students get unsolicited emails, direct messages, and social media ads offering to complete assignments, write papers, or take exams for a fee. The pitch sounds harmless, even helpful. […]
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Your Panic, Their Profit: Spotting Financial Aid Scams
Financial aid season has a way of bringing stress for students and families alike. Scammers know this, and they take advantage of it. Every year, fake emails, texts, and phone […]
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When Scammers Sound Real: How AI Is Changing the Game
April is well known for April Fools’ Day, and it serves as a perfect reminder that not everything is what it seems. In today’s Artificial Intelligence powered world, scammers are […]