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Don’t become a statistic this holiday season: follow these tips to avoid online scams

During the 2017 holiday season, 1 out of every 85 transactions was a fraudulent attempt, according to Experian’s Identity Theft Statistics. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds the campus to be extra diligent during and immediately after holiday breaks. Scammers take advantage of increased shopping and seasonal distractions to steal […]

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Don’t get TRICKED by online scams. Stop by Cook Library today for a TREAT.

Stop by the Office of Information Security’s (OIS) table in Cook Library lobby TODAY from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for treats. Plus you can try an interactive phishing quiz, and use a special service see if you have an account that’s been compromised in a data breach. OIS offers these tips for avoiding the scary scams […]

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This February, don’t get duped by online dating or scammed by the Olympics

The Office of Information Security informs the campus of the latest cyberscams. While these February scams are not directly targeting work or learning processes at TU, here are some to be aware of: Online Dating Deception. The FTC warns of cybercriminals using online dating sites to target victims, gaining trust then stealing their money. Social […]

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