Faculty/Staff Awareness

Zoom has become part of our daily routine for meetings, webinars, training, and quick check-ins. Because it is a tool we know and trust, most of us open a Zoom […]

Spear phishing is one of the most effective tactics cybercriminals use to target students, faculty, and staff. Unlike traditional phishing campaigns that are sent to thousands of people at once, […]

Most cyberattacks do not begin with advanced hacking. They begin with pressure. Attackers want people to react quickly before they have time to think. That is why urgency is one […]

Artificial intelligence tools are becoming part of everyday work and school tasks. They can help summarize information, brainstorm ideas, and improve productivity. They can also create serious privacy and security […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]