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
Travel Scams Target Users of Booking Websites
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 […]
Beware of FIFA World Cup Ticket Scams
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 […]
How to Stay Safe This Tax Season
The IRS is once again warning taxpayers about a rise in increasingly sophisticated tax scams heading into the 2025 filing season. Recent activity shows a continued surge in phishing and mobile smishing attempts that impersonate the IRS. These messages often claim that an account has been locked, unusual activity has […]
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