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
Defacement of Coursicle, a scheduling App unaffiliated with FIT
What happened?We have been notified by our cybersecurity counterparts at other universities that the company Coursicle, a student course scheduling app, is experiencing an ongoing defacement of their web presence. In addition, some students who use Coursicle are receiving unexpected push notifications to their phones from Coursicle. FIT has no official affiliation or relationship with […]
Beware of Subscription Renewal Phishing Emails
What happened? We have received several reports of FIT users getting fake subscription renewal emails from reputable companies, like Norton AntiVirus and McAfee. Scammers will often try to take advantage of the new year, when email inboxes are full of promotions, receipts, and renewal notifications, hoping to catch the recipients off guard. We would like […]
Phishing campaigns target universities amid Omicron
Cybersecurity researchers have identified an increase in email phishing targeting mostly North American universities attempting to steal university login credentials. The threats typically leverage COVID-19 themes, including testing information and the new Omicron variant. Researchers believe activity will increase in the next two months as colleges and universities provide testing for students, faculty, and other […]
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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