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!
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) at FIT
Due to the rising levels of cyberattacks that have been so visible in the media, it is important that FIT and the FIT community take the necessary steps to better protect the college and its data from cyber harm or theft.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) also known as 2-Step Verification, or multi-factor authentication requires a user to present two or more pieces of evidence to authenticate (verify their identity) before they are granted access to an application.
Recent Posts
Best Buy & Geek Squad Phishing Email Attacks
What is happening?We emailed you back in September about phishing emails that purport to come from Best Buy and Geek Squad. Many of you have reported them as phish to Google and we want to thank you for being proactive. Marking these emails as phish not only strengthens the Google filters but also sends us […]
Beware of Subscription Phish
Cybersecurity authorities are warning of an attack group dubbed “Luna Moth” launching a widespread phishing scam with the end goal of getting access to sensitive business information. The emails pretend to be an alert that a subscription will automatically renew (from services such as Zoho, Duolingo, or MasterClass) and to call the number on the […]
Beware of false offers of support from SUNY
What happened? Last week we emailed you that several SUNY campuses, including FIT, have received phishing emails from other legitimate SUNY campus accounts that have been misused to send phishes. Yesterday we received a report of a student at a SUNY college who received a call from (844) 376-9163. The robo call claimed to be […]
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
Beware of Amazon Prime Day Scams
Amazon Prime Day, which lasts from July 8-11th, is a huge shopping event—but it’s also prime time for scammers. With millions of people racing to snag deals, cybercriminals ramp up their efforts using phishing emails, fake websites, and deceptive texts to steal your personal information. Back in 2023, many users […]
The Evolution of Deepfakes
Back in November 2018, we published a warning about the rise of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos could mimic real people. At the time, they were clunky, easy to spot, and mostly seen as a novelty. Fast forward to 2025, and the line between real and fake has nearly vanished. Deepfake technology […]
Dior Data Breach: Insights on Cybersecurity in the Fashion Industry
In the contemporary landscape where fashion and technology merge, even the most renowned brands face risks associated with the digital age. This month, the luxury fashion titan Dior reported a cyberattack that may have compromised sensitive customer information. A message it sent to customers read: “We are writing to inform […]
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