Student Safety
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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 the Pay Is Wild, So Is the Risk: Student Job Scam Awareness
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 […]
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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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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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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 […]