Action Required: Please Update Your Duo Mobile App

To ensure your Duo authentication continues working smoothly, all users must update the Duo Mobile app to the latest version. What’s Happening? Duo is updating its security certificates due to upcoming changes in Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Older versions of Duo Mobile will no longer work once these changes take effect. Key Dates February […]

Action Required: Please Update Your Duo Mobile App

To ensure your Duo authentication continues working smoothly, all users must update the Duo Mobile app to the latest version. What’s Happening? Duo is updating its security certificates due to upcoming changes in Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Older versions of Duo Mobile will no longer work once these changes take effect. Key Dates February […]

Don’t Enroll in These Healthcare Scams

Don’t Enroll in These Healthcare Scams In this week’s scam, you receive an unexpected message about enrolling in healthcare coverage. This message could be delivered through a phone call, email, or text message. No matter what type of message you receive, all of them appear to be from a healthcare agent who will claim that […]

Malvertising – How to Protect Yourself

  Security Hints & Tips Most websites you visit will feature some sort of advertising, such as ad banners on the side of the page or a video playing within the page itself. These ads can grab your attention with outrageous claims, promotions, or promises of free products. Some ads are based on your past […]

Don’t Apply to This Phishing Scam

Scam of the Week In this week’s scam, you receive an email that appears to be from Google Careers. The email looks like a message from a job recruiter asking if you’re open to discussing a new career opportunity with Google. The email contains a link, and if you select it, you’ll be taken to […]

Scam of the Week: A Text Message Trap

A Text Message Trap In this week’s scam, you receive a text message that says you have an unpaid invoice, fee, or toll. It seems legitimate because the text message appears to come from a local organization, such as your government’s toll service, tax office, or postal service. It may even contain official logos and […]

Online Cheating Services Can Ruin Your Life

Online cheating services have become a concerning issue for colleges and universities because they often lead to students being extorted and blackmailed. These services offer to complete assignments for students in exchange for payment. While the immediate risk might seem to be getting caught, the consequences can be much more severe and far-reaching. When students […]

Don’t Wish for This Smish

  In a recent text message phishing (smishing) scam, cybercriminals send you a text that appears to be from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The text says that you have a package at the post office that cannot be delivered due to an incomplete address. The message contains a PDF file and directs you to […]

Protecting Your Personal Information and Financial Aid: A Must-Read for All Students

The University System of Georgia has seen an increasing amount of fraudulent activity impacting student financial aid. Cyber criminals are using phishing emails and social media scams to gain access to student login credentials, which allows them to make unauthorized changes to direct deposit/banking information and steal financial aid refunds. A recent news story by […]