Archives - 2026
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The Internet Never Forgets: Digital Footprint Awareness
What you share online does not always stay where you posted it. Photos, comments, usernames, and even casual interactions can become part of a permanent digital footprint. The internet makes […]
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If It’s Free, You’re the Product: Free Stuff Scam Awareness
Free gift cards, giveaways, event tickets, and online prizes are everywhere. Some are legitimate promotions. Many are scams designed to collect personal information, account credentials, or financial details. There is […]
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One Copy Isn’t Enough: Data Backup Awareness
Losing access to important files can happen faster than most people realize. Hardware fails. Devices are stolen. Files get deleted accidentally. Ransomware can lock entire systems in minutes. Many people […]
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Hang Up and Verify: Defending Against Voice Phishing
Most people are trained to be cautious with suspicious emails. Fewer people expect a scam to come through a phone call. That is exactly why voice phishing, also called vishing, […]
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Staying Secure While You’re Away from Campus
Summer break changes how you use your university account. You are traveling, working, taking classes online, or just using different devices and networks than usual. At the same time, your […]
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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 […]