Phishing
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Think Before You Click: Unexpected Zoom Meeting Invitations
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 […]
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Spear Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait
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, […]
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Slow Down. That’s the Point: Urgency Awareness
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 […]
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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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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 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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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 […]
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Tax Season Scams: IRS Impersonation Targeting Higher Education
Tax season always brings a spike in scams. This year is no exception. IRS impersonation remains one of the most common and financially damaging tactics. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans […]