Tagged: Cybersecurity for You

In today's digital world, phishing scams are a constantly growing threat to individuals and organizations like Ohio State. These deceptive schemes often involve malicious actors crafting emails or text messages that mimic legitimate communications from reputable sources, like banks, credit card companies, or even the university, to steal information. Phishing scams can also lead victims to download harmful software, giving bad actors access to personal and business information held on their device.  

Have you considered using artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI like ChatGPT, for your work or academic assignments? Before wielding these innovative programs, make sure you know how to use it ethically and safely.  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us, and its presence in higher education is likely going to transform the way we teach and learn.   

The start of the next academic year is rapidly approaching. Before things get too hectic, make sure you take steps to protect your digital life by exploring the new activities and a brand-new achievement in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. C4U is also proud to announce that students are now able to access the platform.  

Cybersecurity is a hot topic in our new year, with recent data breaches compromising user security and new regulations being proposed in the U.S. Congress. Advancements in personal technology and confusing consumer privacy policies can make it exceedingly difficult to protect your digital life.  

That's where Cybersecurity for You (C4U) comes in! On this cybersecurity awareness platform, Ohio State faculty and staff can learn to protect themselves from these cyber threats by completing activities and achievements. 

The shortening of days heralds the arrival of new activities to the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform, and with them, a renewed opportunity to improve cybersecurity skills and earn points towards digital rewards.  

Happy summer! The beginning of the hotter months heralds the arrival of new activities to the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform, and with them, a renewed opportunity to improve cybersecurity skills and earn points towards digital rewards.  

New activities have just been released on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. Get information on how to protect data on mobile devices from theft or damage, determine the right backup method for your situation and discover techniques to recover from ransomware. As you learn, earn points toward digital rewards to upskill your digital life.

It’s tax filing season! Every year, it seems like new and innovative ways of siphoning off your tax refund or even your identity are being invented. In 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported a 91% increase in identity theft and tax refund fraud. What do some of these scams look like and how can you protect yourself from them? 

The Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform looks at some of the most prevalent tax scams currently, and what to be on the look for. 

It’s tax filing season! Every year, it seems that new and innovative ways of siphoning off your tax refund or even your identity are being invented. The new Tricky Tax Times awareness activity available on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform looks at some of the most prevalent tax scams currently, and what to be on the look for.

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