Phishing: The Digital Confidence Scam That Plays on Your Emotions

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: The Digital Confidence Scam That Plays on Your Emotions 

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 Alert: Do Not Take the Bait 

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…

Notes From the CISO’s Desk

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…

AI Insights for June 26, 2025

This message was originally shared to subscribers June 26, 2025. Upcoming Event Join us for Generative AI for Staff, part of the ITS Summer Series, on Monday, July 8. In just 45 minutes, Tech Transformation Specialist Shannon Glennon will demo tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini and show you easy ways to start using AI…