Imagine this: You receive an email that looks super official. It’s from your bank (or so it says), and it’s warning you about “suspicious activity.” Your heart jumps. Your palms are sweaty. You click the link.   Boom.   That is phishing in action.   Phishing is the 21st-century cousin of the old-school confidence scam. You know, like…

Imagine this: You receive an email that looks super official. It’s from your bank (or so it says), and it’s warning you about “suspicious activity.” Your heart jumps. Your palms are sweaty. You click the link. Boom. That is phishing in action. Phishing is the 21st-century cousin of the old-school confidence scam. You know, like…

Phishing emails continue to be one of the most effective cyberattacks targeting universities. These fraudulent messages often appear to come from trusted sources—professors, IT staff, or campus departments. Still, their goal is to trick you into giving up login credentials, downloading malware, or clicking on malicious links.   This month’s Information Security Tip focuses on how…

The Role We All Play in Keeping Syracuse Secure   At Syracuse University, we pride ourselves on being a community of innovators, educators, and learners. But in today’s connected world, we’re also all stewards of something incredibly valuable: information. Whether you’re a faculty member managing sensitive research data, a staff member handling student records, or a…