Information Security

Information Security, also known as InfoSec, protects both physical and digital data—essentially data in any form—from unauthorized access, use, change, disclosure, deletion, or other forms of malintent.

You can help protect yourself by staying informed of the recent posts, following our Cybersafe tips, reviewing past threats, and reviewing previous CISO Updates.

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!

Beware of Pell Grant Phishing Campaign

What happened?An advisory has just been released by one the Higher Education cybersecurity communication groups alerting us to two phishing campaigns targeting students using the lure of the Pell Grant. The first one attempts to contact students by text message, a form of phishing called “SMiShing,” congratulating them on their acceptance into the Pell Grant Award […]

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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.

Threat Archives

Recent CISO Updates

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 […]

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 […]