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.
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Cybersecurity for You (C4U) Summer Activities Released
Richard Hunter | June 11, 2022Tips to Avoid Tax Season Scams and Receive Your Refund
Hillary Lorton | March 24, 2022It’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.
Tricky Tax Times Awareness Activity Available from C4U
Richard Hunter | March 18, 2022It’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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Ohio State's Cybersecurity for You Platform Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Hillary Lorton | March 4, 2022The Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform was featured last month in The Chronicle of Higher Education article “As Cyberattacks Roil Colleges, Many Look to Faculty Members and Students for Help.” Several Ohio State staff and faculty members are interviewed about the need for quality cybersecurity education amidst a feeling of “training fatigue.” Site registration is required to access full article.Ohio State’s Digital