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    Data Privacy Week
    The National Cybersecurity Alliance encourages computer users to take control of their data by making informed decisions about the privacy of their information, including who […]
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    Strong passwords add security to accounts and devices
    Many people dread receiving emails notifying them it is time to change their passwords. The reason? “Most of us are terrible at picking passwords, including […]
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    Summertime Cybersecurity
    Summertime is an ideal time to relax and take vacations, but cybercriminals use this lull to intensify their activities and launch cyberattacks. Cybersecurity experts report […]
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    Stay Safe Online 2025
    Every day, more than 3.4 billion phishing emails and messages flood inboxes around the world. In 2024 alone, cybercriminals cost victims in the U.S. $12.5 […]
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    Beware of IRS Scams 
    If you get an email, text, or social media message from the Internal Revenue Service asking for a W-2, your personal information, or to make […]
  • Before You Apply: Stay Scam‑Smart
    Whether you’re searching for a job after graduation or just hoping to land a summer gig, cybercriminals may be targeting you. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns […]
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    Don’t Take the Bait: ITS Launches Phishing Simulation to Strengthen Cybersecurity Awareness
    Information Technology Services (ITS) is using a phishing simulation program to evaluate how the George Mason University community recognizes and responds to phishing emails. Matthew […]