The holiday season, which traditionally begins Thanksgiving Day, is filled with family gatherings, goodwill and gift exchanges. Unfortunately, cybercriminals capitalize…
Recognize phishing scams
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2023/01/12/recognize-phishing-scams/This week, the university is bustling as it welcomes students, faculty and staff back for the spring semester. Cybercriminals are…
Ho, ho, holiday season scams
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2022/11/15/ho-ho-holiday-season-scams/It’s the most wonderful time of the year — even for hackers who use a medley of ways to lure…
Shop safely online during the holiday season
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2021/11/15/shop-safely-online-during-the-holiday-season/Supply-chain issues are impacting everything from Baby Yoda to computer hardware, and online shopping fraud is on the rise —…
Six tips for online holiday shopping
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2020/11/16/six-tips-for-online-holiday-shopping/With the holiday season approaching, online shopping will be at a record high. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most stores…
Beware of holiday scams
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2019/11/14/beware-of-holiday-scams/With the holiday season approaching, online shopping will be at an annual high, and cybercriminals will be lurking to steal…
Protect yourself against ransomware
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2018/08/14/protect-yourself-against-ransomware-2/What is ransomware and why should you care? Ransomware is a specific type of malicious software that encrypts your files…
Don’t get phished!
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2016/01/28/dont-get-phished/As the spring semester starts, NC State email accounts are being targeted with advanced phishing attacks to steal your personal…
OIT News – January 2016
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2016/01/21/oit-news-january-2016/OIT News – IT Maintenance, Data Privacy Month, OAuth2 Tokens, Captioning Grants, SAS Licenses & Training and much more!
Minimizing the Possibility of Identity Theft
https://oit.ncsu.edu/it-security/safe-computing/identity-theft/minimize/The primary responsibility for protecting your identity lies with YOU. A lot of time and careful effort are needed to…
OIT News – March 2015
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2015/03/17/oit-news-march-2015-2/OIT News Monthly news briefs, information and announcements Office of Information Technology, NC State University Issue 89, March 2015…
OIT initiates security efforts to foil cyber attacks
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/09/16/oit-initiates-security-efforts-to-foil-cyber-attacks-2/OIT Security and Compliance is taking proactive steps to protect campus users and the university from potentially devastating impacts of…
OIT News – September 2014
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/09/15/oit-news-september-2014-2/OIT News Monthly news briefs, information and announcements Office of Information Technology, NC State University Issue 83, September 2014 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::…
Use two-factor authentication to add a layer of protection between you and hackers
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/06/16/use-two-factor-authentication-to-add-a-layer-of-protection-between-you-and-hackers-3/OIT Security and Compliance encourages you to use two-factor authentication wherever possible to reduce your risk of having your accounts…
OIT News – June 2014
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/06/12/oit-news-june-2014-2/OIT News Monthly news briefs, information and announcements Office of Information Technology, NC State University Issue 80, June 2014 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::…
Don’t get hooked by Phishing!
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/01/16/dont-get-hooked-by-phishing-3/As the spring semester starts, NC State email accounts are being targeted with advanced phishing attacks to steal your personal…
OIT News – January 2014
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2014/01/15/oit-news-january-2014-2/OIT News Monthly news briefs, information and announcements Office of Information Technology, NC State University Issue 75, January 2014 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::…
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Mobile Security for iPhone & Android on Oct. 9
https://oit.ncsu.edu/2013/10/03/cyber-security-awareness-month-mobile-security-for-iphone-android-on-oct-9/Tim Gurganus and Everette Allen of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will present “Mobile Security for iPhone & Android”…