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
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
Beware of Free File Converters
The FBI has recently issued a warning about an increase in scam websites that offer free online file conversion services. Rather than providing genuine conversions, these sites often download malware onto victims’ computers. The FBI emphasized the risk of malware leading to ransomware attacks and the installation of browser hijackers […]
Reminder: Sign Up for SSPR for your FIT User Account
Attackers frequently target help desks to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This is achieved through social engineering tactics, where scammers impersonate legitimate users and request password resets. Scammers will fabricate scenarios that require immediate password resets. They often use urgency or authority to pressure help desk personnel into bypassing […]
Beware of Preauthorized Purchase Scams
Preauthorized purchase scams involve fraudsters posing as representatives from well-known retailers like Walmart, Amazon, or Apple. They falsely claim a large unauthorized purchase has been made on the victim’s account, often creating a sense of urgency to pressure them into action. “A preauthorized purchase of an Apple MacBook Pro and […]
Self-Service Articles
