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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Staff Appreciation and Service Awards – Eligibility Confirmation
This phishing email appears legitimate because it is signed by university leadership, references a familiar staff event, and uses formal, professional language consistent with official communications.
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Cybersecurity Feast: Serving Up Safe Tech Habits This Thanksgiving
This article uses a Thanksgiving theme to highlight key cybersecurity practices and reminds users to stay vigilant during the holiday season.
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Critical Security Alert: Required Update for All Chrome-Based Web Browsers
This message alerts users to a critical Google Chrome security vulnerability that is actively being exploited and urges immediate browser updates.
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[Phish Alert] You’ve received a Document for Signature
This article explains phishing simulations as a safe way to help users practice identifying real cyberattacks, using a fake DocuSign email as an example.
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Attack of the Clones: When AI Imitates to Manipulate
This article explains how artificial intelligence can be misused to create convincing phishing scams, fake images or videos, and other cyber threats that target students, faculty, and staff. It highlights the real-world risks of AI-powered attacks while providing practical tips on how to stay safe, verify suspicious activity, and use AI tools responsibly.
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Stay Sharp with Document Signing Requests
Digital document signing platforms like Docusign, Adobe Sign, and Dropbox Sign make it easy to approve campus forms, contracts, and agreements securely. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have learned to mimic these legitimate services to trick users into revealing personal information, university credentials, or payment data.
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Is Your Smartphone Giving Away Too Much?
This article shares practical tips for keeping your smartphone secure and protecting your personal data. It covers everyday cybersecurity habits such as using strong lock screens, staying cautious on public Wi-Fi, keeping devices updated, managing app permissions, avoiding phishing scams, and backing up important information.
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NCSAM 2025 – If You See Something, Report It – The Cyber Incident Protocol
This article wraps up the Cybersecurity Awareness Month series by emphasizing the importance of quickly reporting suspicious activity. Using a mission-themed approach, it explains how timely reporting of phishing emails, scams, suspicious logins, or accidental clicks helps protect both individual users and the wider university community from cyber threats.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Beware of Google Calendar Phishing Invites
This article warns users about a rise in Google Calendar phishing scams involving fake invitations related to PayPal, cryptocurrency, invoices, or overdue payments.
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NSCAM 2025 – Location Tracking and the Digital Trail
This article highlights the privacy and security risks of oversharing location information on social media and mobile apps. It explains how location data can reveal personal routines and habits, making users vulnerable to scams, stalking, or other cyber threats, while also providing tips on managing privacy settings, limiting location sharing, and protecting personal information online.
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