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Alert! Google Doc Phishing
Just when you think they can’t get any more conniving, hackers have started using Google Docs for phishing. If you receive an invitation to collaborate on a Google Doc that you aren’t expecting, especially by someone you don’t know, be cautious. You could be opening a document that has malware links in it or is [Read More]
Scammers will Attack Anyone
A Piedmont area church lost $793,000 to an internet scam. The church received an email from the building company that included a bill for payment. Immediately after that message, another email containing the invoice details and further payment instructions arrived. The second email was a very well-crafted scam that took the church for $793,000. Scammers [Read More]
Software Vulnerability – Citrix Workspace app for Windows
Who: Windows users with Citrix Workspace app prior to version 2212. What: Urgent patch for a vulnerability found in Citrix Workspace When: As soon as possible Citrix has released a Security Advisory regarding a security vulnerability in their Workspace app. UNCG Windows users should upgrade their workstations as soon as possible to prevent malicious attacks. [Read More]
‘Tis the Season… for Scams
It’s that time of year again! We’re all decked out and wrapped up for some holiday cheer when scam artists come out to prey on the generosity of good-hearted people who are just trying to be in the holiday mood. Fake charities, malicious websites, and phishing emails are all part of their repertoire. Here are [Read More]
Recognize and Report Phishing
When criminals go phishing, you don’t have to take the bait. See it, so you don’t click it. Phishing is when criminals use emails to lure you into clicking on malicious content and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device. It’s easy to avoid a scam email once you know what [Read More]
Technology Training
- Instructional Support Drop-in Session March 30, 2023
- Basics 1: Cloud Storage with OneDrive & Teams April 4, 2023
- Basics 2: Getting Started with Teams Meetings April 4, 2023
- Research Computing Facilitation Office Hour April 5, 2023