Information Technologies & Services
remote app management scams

When hackers get remote access to your computer (and your life)

October 5, 2026

When your laptop acts up, a remote management session with a trusted tech can be a life saver. 

But in the wrong hands, remote management app software can cause serious damage. 

What is a remote management app scam?  

Remote access scams can arrive in various forms, but they typically involve the scammer instructing the victim to download and...

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Woman standing in front of large browser that is an AI prompt generator

Real or AI? Test your skills for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 1, 2026

It’s that time of year again! October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), an annual collaborative effort between government and industry to help you maintain your security online. Throughout the month, ITS will be sending you tips on protecting your information and avoiding malicious attempts to extract your personal data.

 

Pop quiz! Can you tell what’s real?

Since last year’s NCSAM, AI-generated content...

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Wiki site

Nexus wiki page service to be retired in Dec. 2026

September 9, 2026

On Dec. 31, 2026, ITS will be retiring our Nexus wiki service due to it no longer being compliant with our institutional security standards. As a result, ITS will immediately begin working with departments to transition content from existing, active Nexus sites to another solution, if needed. Requests for new Nexus wiki sites will not be fulfilled.

 

What happens if I currently own or use a Nexus site?

ITS is currently reviewing all...

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