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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 impersonate hotels and contact guests […]
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 celebrations is already creating a […]
FIT Email Protection User Guide Spam Protection, Email Warning Tags, URL and Attachment Defense Topics covered in this article: FIT End User Spam Digest – Protects from spam and phishing emails FIT Email Warning Tags – Provides insights and warnings for external emails that are potentially malicious FIT URL Defense and Attachment Defense – Protects from […]
The Division of Information Technology is updating the Finance Enterprise sign-in process to improve security and simplify password management. Starting the morning of Thursday, March 5, you will sign in using your FIT email, password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) selected method. This means you will no longer need to maintain a separate Finance Enterprise password, […]
Beginning December 30, 2025, you will sign in to MyFIT the same way you sign in to your FIT Google Workspace services. Instead of using your FIT username, you will now use your full FIT email address and password. This update creates a more consistent and streamlined experience across FIT systems. For Precollege Students You […]
What’s ChangingOver the next few months, FIT is changing how we verify a person’s identity when they log in to FIT’s Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.). Transitioning from using Google’s 2-step Authentication (also known as 2FA) to Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication system. This change is important because it strengthens our security posture while providing […]
Digital file management often leads to an all-too-common problem: multiple copies of the same file scattered across different folders and drives. This redundancy wastes storage space and creates version control headaches. But there’s a better way! Using file shortcuts allows you to access the same file from multiple locations without creating duplicate copies. Why Use […]
Attackers frequently target help desks to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This is achieved through social engineering tactics, where scammers impersonate legitimate users and request password resets. Scammers will fabricate scenarios that require immediate password resets. They often use urgency or authority to pressure help desk personnel into bypassing standard verification procedures. Scammers have […]
To further improve the security of FIT systems and data, we are moving to a longer password requirement and adopting a passphrase to access FIT services such as Adobe, Brightspace, MyFIT, Google Workspace. Effective March 11, 2025, new passwords must be 15 characters or longer. Existing passwords will remain valid until they expire or are […]
If you’ve ever saved a document as “Draft1,” “Version 2022,” or the dreaded “Final_Final_Version2,” you’re not alone. While creating multiple drafts might feel like a way to stay organized, it often leads to cluttered storage, confusion about which file is the most current, and wasted time sorting through duplicates. Enter Version History, a powerful feature […]