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Cybersecurity

Feb 15, 2024

Protect yourself from identity theft this tax season

Tax season is here once again. As you track down your documents and determine your deductions by the April 15 filing deadline, scammers are on the hunt for their next…

Jan 11, 2024

Think before you click: Three tips to avoid phishing scams

The start of a new semester is peak time for phishing scams. As scams get more sophisticated, they get harder to spot. Phishing comes in many forms — like email,…

Jan 11, 2024

Employees must take Data Security Training by Jan. 31

The deadline to complete the university’s mandatory Data Security Training is almost here. All NC State employees, including student employees, must complete the annual training before Wednesday, Jan. 31. To date,…

Dec 14, 2023

Keep your new gadgets and data secure

Do you have a cell phone, Amazon Echo or Apple Watch on your holiday wish list? Smart devices play a quintessential role in keeping us connected on and off campus.…

Nov 13, 2023

Safeguard the Wolfpack with Data Security Training

With so many cyber threats lurking in the shadows of the digital world, cybersecurity can be a scary — and overwhelming — topic. NC State’s best defense against both cyberattacks and…

Nov 13, 2023

Watch out for holiday season scams

The holiday season, which traditionally begins Thanksgiving Day, is filled with family gatherings, goodwill and gift exchanges. Unfortunately, cybercriminals capitalize on this festive time to deliver seasonal scams. Learn about…

Oct 16, 2023

What is the cost of a data breach?

Massive data breaches at colleges and universities have made headlines in recent weeks.  According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a data breach…

Oct 16, 2023

Catch a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event

Don’t sweep your cybersecurity responsibilities under the rug. In celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October, NC State encourages you to “Tidy Up Your Digital Tracks.” We all have…

Sep 14, 2023

Keep scammers out of your wallet

What would you do if you received an email threatening to close all of your bank accounts because you had failed to make one payment? Would you dismiss it as…

Sep 14, 2023

University warns against illegal peer-to-peer file sharing

Illegal file sharing of copyrighted material via peer-to-peer (P2P) applications or other means is a serious offense and can lead to university disciplinary actions and criminal and civil penalties.  NC State…