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Don’t Neglect this Easy Cybersecurity Fix: Update Your Software

21 October 2024

Protecting your devices and data from cyber threats can seem overwhelming. However, one of the easiest and most effective steps is to keep your software and apps updated.

One Cybercriminal Scammed $7.5 Million: Learn How to Defend Against Phishing

14 October 2024

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where a criminal tries to trick someone into giving up personal information. It usually happens through email, but can also happen through text messages, fake websites, gaming chats, or social media apps.

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Everywhere

7 October 2024

Securing your online accounts has never been more critical in today’s hyperconnected world. An essential way to protect yourself from these breaches is by using multi-factor authentication (like Duo).

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

20 September 2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a four-week opportunity to sharpen our security skills and learn ways to avoid cyber threats. Annual cybersecurity training for employees is due by October 31. There’s also a virtual town hall meeting October 30.

Phishing Targeting Our Campus: Be on the Alert for These Sextortion and Impersonation Scams

16 September 2024

Phishing campaigns are constantly evolving and increasing in sophistication. Two notable campaigns have recently targeted our community. One involved a sextortion threat, and the other involved a bogus “job offer.”

Google Gemini At Carleton

16 September 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular generative AI such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard), has been in the news a lot. Since August 1, 2023, Google Gemini has been activated in Carleton’s Google Workspace for Education.

Recognizing a Phishing URL

7 February 2024

Many types of cyber attacks rely on sending a link in a way that encourages people to trust it and click on it. In order to identify a malicious URL…

A breakdown of a URL into its different parts.

Update Your Software

26 October 2023

Just like you wouldn’t leave your front door wide open, neglecting software updates is an invitation to cybercriminals to compromise your devices and data. Updates often patch security vulnerabilities that hackers might exploit.

Recognize & Report Phishing

19 October 2023

It’s important to recognize and report email phishing messages. Use the “Report phishing” menu item in the upper right-hand corner of the Gmail message window.