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  • Think You Can Spot a Phish? Prove It and Win $100. 

    Beth Varcho | September 15, 2026
    Ohio State is launching its first-ever Phish Tournament for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Can you spot a phishing attack? If you see and report our phish, you earn points in Ohio State’s inaugural Phish Tournament. Top 100 finalists receive a $100 gift card. Sign up for the Phish Tournament Phishing emails remain one of the most common ways cybercriminals attempt to gain access to...
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  • AI-Assisted Coding Webinar for Technical Staff

    Beth Varcho | September 8, 2026
    AI-assisted coding is quickly changing how software is written, reviewed, and secured. The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is hosting a Risk Management Series webinar that will help university technical staff use these tools with confidence, discipline, and the right safeguards. Designed for developers, application owners, and technical leaders, this virtual session will explain...

  • Beware of Phishing Scams Impersonating Ohio State

    Beth Varcho | September 1, 2026
    Ohio State is aware of a phishing scam targeting students with emails that claim to be related to attorney-client privilege or account verification. Phishing scams usually ramp up when students return for fall classes. Like many phishing messages, the current scam attempts to create urgency and directs recipients to "verify" or log in to their Microsoft 365 account through an external link. Any...
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  • Call for Speakers: Big 10 Cybersecurity Awareness Virtual Events

    Beth Varcho | May 15, 2026
    The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) invites thought leaders, educators, and cybersecurity practitioners to submit speaking proposals for our October 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month virtual event series. With nineteen of the nation's leading research universities represented and in attendance, this is your opportunity to share bold ideas with an audience that spans tens of thousands of faculty...
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  • Think Twice Before Granting App Permissions

    Annie Furia | March 3, 2026
    Some third-party apps, browser extensions, and “study helper” tools ask for broad permissions to your CarmenCanvas account or personal device. While these applications promise convenience, granting access can put your personal data and Ohio State’s data at risk. Pay attention to what access you are giving an app to use your saved data and personal information.
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