What happened? There has been a reported increase in the number of government employees reporting “sextortion” hoax emails throughout the country and we’ve had at least one report at FIT this week. In this phishing scam the perpetrator threatens to release compromising webcam footage if the victim does not pay a ransom. This is another […]
Your phone rings and the Caller ID displays “911”. You answer it immediately because “911” is synonymous with emergencies. The operator tells you that someone close to you has been a severe accident. You are very shaken and concerned. The operator proceeds to ask you several personal questions to help them with the care of […]
What happened? “Malspam” is short for malware spam—a word to describe any malware that is delivered via email. A malspam campaign that is currently circulating mimics a FedEx shipping confirmation with a person’s real name, Social Security number, and a “tracking number.” Victims that click on the link will be redirected not to a FedEx […]
What happened? Recently one of the other SUNY campuses experienced a spear phishing attack (personalized phishing attacks that appear to be from a trusted source). The attacker sent an email purporting to be from the institution’s president regarding a new business integrity program. The emails had the correct branding and trademarks of the institution and […]
Cybercriminals have historically used high-profile events, such as the Olympic Games, to disseminate malware and conduct scams, fraud, and cyber-espionage. It is highly likely that cybercriminals will recycle old tactics such as Olympic-themed phishing emails, malvertising, and malicious mobile apps, as well as develop new methods to compromise target devices and accounts. Similar campaign tactics […]
Campus Safety Day Please join the Dean of Students Office in collaboration with Public Safety, Information Technology, Title IX, and Health Services as we discuss the ways in which we can be safe on and off campus. Local community agencies and FIT staff will be present at this event. Stop by to learn more about what you can do to help keep […]
What happened? A sophisticated email phishing scam targeting SUNY students is currently active. In this latest scam, the attacker pretends to represent a college IT department, sending an alert that claims that recent system maintenance caused them to lose student user IDs and passwords. The email includes a link for the student to re-enter their […]
Thank you to the over 90 members of the FIT community that joined us on Tuesday, April 17th for Cybersafe Day 2018. If you missed the day’s events, you can watch videos from the panel events here. Cyber Security in the Business World Moderator: Walter Kerner, AVP and Chief Information Security Officer, FIT Guest Speaker: […]
What happened? Multiple cybersecurity flaws have been discovered recently that leave nearly every computer and phone vulnerable, allowing cybercriminals the ability to access your private data: passwords, credit card details, photos, etc. Meltdown affects laptops, desktop computers and internet servers with Intel chips. Spectre affects some chips in smartphones, tablets, and computers powered by Intel, […]
Don’t give cybercriminals the gift of an easy target this holiday season. Stay off the cybersecurity naughty list by avoiding falling for these scams: Phony Shipping Status Emails You are likely expecting more package deliveries this time of year a fact cybercriminals seek to exploit by sending fake shipment and delivery notification emails and text […]