As we usher in a new academic year at Chapman University, I want to take a moment to address our community about some of the key cybersecurity trends we’re closely monitoring—and the steps we’re taking to keep our campus secure. Understanding Today’s Threat Landscape Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and higher education institutions like ours
We have received increasing reports of Read AI appearing in Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings created by the Chapman community. Meeting hosts and participants have found Read AI unwelcome, especially when it begins recording the meeting. Members of the Chapman community have expressed security and privacy concerns, resulting in an investigation of the risks. After
Have you ever glanced at your phone and noticed a missed call from an unfamiliar number that rang only once and then stopped? You might feel tempted to call back, wondering if it is important. That single moment of curiosity is exactly what scammers are counting on. Known as the One Ring Scam or “Wangiri” (Japanese for
As we gear up for the fall semester, it’s essential to ensure that our digital practices are as prepared as our lesson plans. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and your vigilance plays a vital role in protecting Chapman University’s systems, data, and community. Key Cybersecurity Tips for Faculty & Staff Be Wary of Phishing Emails
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, my July blog post is a fictional story about the dangers of password reuse. This narrative highlights the experience of James Cartwell, a fictitious university president, whose accounts were compromised due to a reused password, impacting his personal and professional life. This story serves as
As your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I want to chat with you about something important: storing passwords in your web browser. When I speak with members of the Chapman Community, I often get asked if storing passwords in your web browser is a good idea. While saving your passwords there might seem very convenient,
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, I want to remind everyone in our university community to stay vigilant as we approach the end of the academic and fiscal year. This time of year can be hectic and stressful, making it easier for cyber threats to slip through the cracks. Phishing attacks
Recap of Part 2: Shelby received a suspicious email and reported it to the InfoSec team, who confirmed it was a phishing attempt. Bugsy, on the other hand, received a phishing email and fell for it, compromising his account and computer. That night, while Bugsy slept, alerts were going off in the university’s Security Operations
Recap of Part 1: Shelby Tortoise and Bugsy Hare were two employees with contrasting approaches to their work and cybersecurity practices. Shelby was diligent and careful, while Bugsy was fast and careless. Both applied for a new management position at the university. One day, as the two of them were waiting for the decision on
Recently, a sophisticated scam involving fake checks has targeted Chapman University students. The scammer poses as a faculty member, such as “Professor Chris Bolduc,” and reaches out to students via text. The email based variant of this scam is detailed on the trending email scams page. Here’s a detailed look at how this scam unfolds