The top 2020 most commonly used (and stolen) passwords last year were laughably insecure. Is your password on the list? If so, change it immediately. Once you’ve come up with a strong, memorable password it’s tempting to reuse it—don’t! Reusing a password, even a strong one, endangers your accounts just as much as using a […]
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Human Trafficking Awareness Event, Monday, Nov. 1, 2pm
“Someone Like Me” Get the facts on sex trafficking, who is targeted, how to safely use social media and the dangers of “sugar babying” Zoom link here Passode: ghc
GHC Institutional Scholarship Application
The GHC Institutional Scholarship Application is open NOW for Spring 2022! Deadline to apply is November 29, 2021 so don’t wait! APPLY TODAY! Qualifications to apply: Must be accepted to GHC with a valid GHC student email 2122 FAFSA application on file with all Verifications and requirements complete or waived (The 2122 FAFSA is valid […]
Work in IT!
Do you like technology or want experience in the exciting field of all things IT? Apply to join our IT team as a Helpdesk Specialist Student Assistant in Rome. *** Must be Federal Work-Study Eligible***
Using Public Wi-Fi Safely
Think before you connect. Before you connect to any public wireless hotspot – like on an airplane or in an airport, hotel, or café – be sure to confirm the name of the network and login procedures with appropriate staff to ensure that the network is legitimate. Cybercriminals can easily create a similarly named network […]
Use Caution with USB Drives
What security risks are associated with USB drives? USB drives, sometimes known as thumb drives, are small, readily available, inexpensive, and portable, so they are popular for storing and transporting files from one computer to another. However, these same characteristics make them appealing to attackers. Attackers can use USB drives to infect other computers with […]
Fight the Phish!
The theme for this week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “Fight the Phish!” Phishing often leads to credential theft, identity theft, and can result in ransomware or other types of malware being installed on your device. Please watch the video below to understand why it is vitally important to be wary of emails, text […]
Recording of Dr. Ocasio’s Discussion on the Folk Stories of Puerto Rico
If you missed Dr. Ocasio’s discussion or just want to see it again, the recording is available here. And remember, free copies of the book are available for students, just e-mail cpuckett@highlands.edu Thank you!
Win a $100 VISA Gift Card! GHC Holiday Card Contest!
Good day, Chargers! The GHC president’s office is once again reaching out to student artists with the chance to have their art featured on the annual holiday card. The winner also receives a $100 VISA gift card. If you’re ready to put your drawing, painting, digital, or other artistic medium skills to work, visit our special holidaycontest.highlands.edu page […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Selena
Join Student Engagement as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Latin Americans who influenced culture and impacted society. Selena Quintanilla-Perez is one of the most well-known Latin recording artist in history. She was known as the Queen of Tejano Music, which is a Mexican music style that incorporates other genres of music like country. […]