Beware of Work-from-Home and Job Offer Email Scams

Attention Students! GHC has received several recent reports of work-from-home email scams targeting our students. These fraudulent offers aim to collect your personal information and passwords through a malicious website or survey tool, such as Google Forms. Do NOT respond to these messages or click on any links contained within them. Here are some important […]

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 […]

How to Create a Hacker-Proof Password

Generate a passphrase that contains three or more randomly chosen words. Use a website like Keeper’s Passphrase Generator or make it a game! Use your passphrase to set up a reputable password manager app like LastPass, BitWarden, Keeper, and 1Password Let your password manager generate (and manage) strong passwords for all your online accounts.

[Scam Alert] Online Class and Homework Cheating Services

Online class and homework cheating services have become a concerning issue for colleges and universities because they often lead to extortion and blackmail. Plagarism Today explains why: The reason is simple: The victim of the scam has little to no recourse, since they were acting unethically themselves. These scams can run the gamut from simply […]

FWS Positions in IT Available Now

Multiple federal work study positions in IT now available at the Rome and Cartersville locations! No experience is required and training is provided! Must be FWS eligible Apply at www.highlands.edu, quick links, employment, search for Job ID 225312 – Cartersville 230101 – Rome