Log into your Google AccountGo to the My Account Page (https://myaccount.google.com/)Click on Device Activity and Notification Under recently used devices click Review Devices From the list find the lost or stolen phone or device and click “remove”
You can help protect a sensitive or confidential document from unwanted edits by assigning a password. You can also prevent a document from being opened. Follow the instructions in the links below to review the instructions available from Microsoft. Password Protect an Excel File Password Protect a Word File PC Password Protect a Word File […]
Many of us store so much of our information on our mobile devices from photos to phone numbers (do you know your best friend’s number by heart?) that we feel uneasy when we don’t have it. That feeling can be amplified if our phone is lost or stolen. Best practices to be Cybersafe is to […]
An email spoofing FIT’s TechHelp was sent to some employees, who correctly identified the message as a Phishing attempt. If you received an email with the Subject: ALERT: Email Scams at FIT, do not click on the links and report the email as Phishing. The email is not from the Division of Information Technology. If you […]
As part of FIT’s Cybersafe campaign, the Division of Information Technology is excited to launch the FIT’s online Cybersafe training. We’ve specially selected training videos from the SANS Institute “Securing the Human” collection. The 2-3 minute long videos highlight key security topics on how to protect your personal information and the sensitive information of the FIT community. All […]
Your FIT-issued computer may provide access to confidential student and employee information and your personal information as well. To increase cybersecurity and protect personal and campus information resources from theft, malicious destruction, alterations, or other inappropriate or negligent acts, we strongly encourage staff and faculty to lock their unshared FIT-issued computer manually when leaving the […]
In 2017, approximately 30% of all reported data breach incidents were related to the theft of W-2 information, which was likely used for tax fraud. -IRS It is that time of year again, tax time! Every year thousands of people fall victim to tax scams. Criminals use many tactics to fool individuals, payroll and tax professionals. […]
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of college students looking for work and wanting to make extra money during their limited free time. Scammers target student emails and places students look for work and to connect with employers. Below you will find some of the scams meant to target students looking for a job. Phony Job […]
How the Phishing attack works The newest phishing scam is so “efficient” that many experienced technical users have reported falling for it. The scam tricks Gmail users into revealing their login credentials.The phishing attack starts with an email that contains what appears to be an attached PDF document, but is, in reality, an embedded image […]
SUNY has reported that users at many colleges that use Blackboard are receiving emails similar to the one below, trying to get them to download course notes. “Hey guys, I just found some really helpful notes for the upcoming exams for FIT courses at https://oneclass.com/s/signup. I highly recommend signing up for an account now that […]