This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on July 10, 2025.
At a Glance
Each month, Information Technology Services provides tech tips for the Orange community. Pressed for time? Here are this edition’s topics:
- Notes from the Chief Information Security Officer’s Desk
- Information Security Tip: Do Not Take the Bait
- Phishing: The Digital Confidence Scam That Plays on Your Emotions
- Hacking Humans Podcast Highlight
- Digital Accessibility Tip: Enable Auto-Captions for Audio & Video Content on Mobile
- ITS Summer Series
Notes from the CISO’s Desk
Cybersecurity at Syracuse is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re faculty, staff or a student, your actions—like using strong passwords, spotting phishing attempts and reporting suspicious activity—help protect our digital campus. It’s not just about tech; it’s about people. Stay vigilant, ask questions and be part of the solution. More.
Information Security Tip: Don’t Take the Bait
Cybercriminals target universities with convincing scam emails posing as trusted contacts. Learn how to spot red flags like urgent language, unfamiliar senders and mismatched links. In a recent University phishing test, 36% of users clicked a fake link—don’t be one of them! Review tips and report suspicious emails today. Learn More.
Phishing: The Digital Confidence Scam
Phishing emails mimic urgency and authority to make you click before you think—posing as banks, IT, even coworkers. But taking a moment to pause, verify and report makes all the difference. You’re not just avoiding a scam—you’re strengthening our campus cybersecurity. Learn More.
“Hacking Humans” Podcast Highlight
The “Hacking Humans” podcast covers the latest social engineering scams and phishing tricks. Hear stories of scammers using fake E-ZPass alerts, AI-generated get-rich-quick schemes and a $800K gold bar fraud. Tune in for real-world examples to help you stay sharp and secure. Podcast.
Digital Accessibility Tip: Enable Auto-Captions
Many mobile devices can generate automated real-time captions across all apps. To enable captions, on both iOS and Android, go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing > Live Captions and activate the toggle for “Live Captions.” More Tips.
ITS Summer 2025 Series
Stay sharp with the ITS Summer Series—free 45-minute virtual sessions on digital tools. Upcoming: accessibility (July 23), video (July 29), Orange Access (Aug. 12). Missed one? Watch past sessions on Teams, OneDrive and more. Learn More.
Helpful Resources
ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:
• Academic and administrative IT staff
• Self-Serv NetID and password management portal
Thank you for reading. Go Orange!