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
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
Post‑Holiday Refund Scam to Watch Out For
As people rush to return gifts and track refunds after the holidays, scammers move in quickly, exploiting the high volume of legitimate returns. January is consistently one of the busiest months for return fraud, and this year’s tactics are more convincing than ever. One of the most common methods involves […]
Under Armour Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Under Armour, a popular sports apparel company, is investigating a major data breach that exposed approximately 72 million customer records. The Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for the ransomware event in November 2025, but late last week, the stolen information appeared on the breach-monitoring website Have I Been Pwned (HIBP). […]
Beware of Holiday Scams with the Rise of AI
The holidays should bring cheer and celebration, but for cybercriminals, they’ve become an opportunity, and AI is arming them with smarter, more deceptive tactics. One of the most common schemes this year involves fake delivery alerts. Scammers send text messages claiming your Amazon or FedEx package is delayed, complete with […]
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