Student Awareness

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 […]

Job scams often target students and job seekers looking for flexible work, remote positions, or quick income. These scams can appear professional, convincing, and urgent. The promise of easy money […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]