Information Security
FIT is Cybersafe is FIT’s campaign for cybersecurity for our community.
Cyberattacks, identity theft, and online scams are all over the news lately. A school might not seem like a likely target, but colleges, along with other institutions, are increasingly in the cross-hairs of global cybercriminals. College databases hold a lot of personal information about students and employees that can be valuable to hackers.
Many attacks against institutions like FIT succeed because of something a community member did (clicking on something they shouldn’t) or didn’t do (use a strong password). That’s why we’re starting a campaign to make everyone aware of what they can do to stay cybersafe. We’ll provide tips, training, and online resources and members of our security team will be at campus events to promote awareness and answer questions. And remember the same practices that protect you at FIT protect you at home.
Be aware—and Be Cybersafe!
Recent Posts
FIT’s 2026 Cybersecurity Training
Stay vigilant online! FIT’s 2026 Cybersecurity Training is now live! This training equips our employees with essential cyber security training to identify and combat threats and protect personal and institutional data. This mandatory training for faculty and staff is updated annually and is available through our vendor, Knowbe4. The training is 30 minutes long, and you […]
Scam Alert: Beware of fake internship or job offers using FIT faculty names
More FIT students have been tricked by the latest scam/phishing emails The current scam attack is related to internship, research, or job offers that use the actual names of FIT faculty as part of the scam. Legitimate faculty and staff member emails should only come from FIT email addresses, not external ones. Any offers from […]
Cybersafe Warning – Many Cyber Scams Are Targeting Students Right Now
Email Alerts Sent We alerted the community to these scams via email on January 31, 2024 and again on February 21, 2024. Your inbox is brimming with emails from professors, organizations, and maybe even potential employers. But amid the legitimate messages, lurks a very serious hidden danger: phishing scams. What is phishing, and how can […]
Review Past Threats
Cybercriminals often reuse or create a variation of past scams, read through our threat archives to learn more about how to stay Cybersafe.
Recent CISO Updates
Travel Scams Target Users of Booking Websites
Travel Scams Target Users of Booking Websites As the warmer months approach and people begin planning their summer getaways, cybersecurity experts are warning travelers about a growing wave of scams targeting hotel and reservation platforms. A recent breach at Booking.com has led to a surge in “reservation hijacking” attacks, in which criminals […]
Beware of FIFA World Cup Ticket Scams
Beware of FIFA World Cup Ticket Scams The FIFA World Cup is set to bring massive excitement to the NYC area this summer as fans from around the world flock to catch world‑class soccer matches. With global attention shifting toward the region, the surge in travel, ticket demand, and local […]
How to Stay Safe This Tax Season
The IRS is once again warning taxpayers about a rise in increasingly sophisticated tax scams heading into the 2025 filing season. Recent activity shows a continued surge in phishing and mobile smishing attempts that impersonate the IRS. These messages often claim that an account has been locked, unusual activity has […]
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