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COVID phishing scams targeting everyone from patients to dog lovers (because there are no rules in 2020)

October 5, 2020

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with the pandemic, scammers are taking advantage of COVID-related anxieties and fears and using them to target unsuspecting people. Reports have come in from all over the country of people receiving emails from hackers posing as the IRS, health departments...

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month – your favorite time of year!

October 1, 2020

We’re baaaaaack! It’s October, which means it’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In ITS, we know that IT security isn’t at the forefront of everyone’s minds when they log into their computer. To be fair, we put a lot of security protocols in place to protect your data, but remaining vigilant about cybersecurity is key!

However, it’s a new year, and we all know that 2020 has thrown us for...

Zoom will NOT require increased meeting security for educational institutions

September 22, 2020

Update: Following an announcement that passcodes would be required for all meetings starting 9/27, Zoom made a decision to NOT enforce the passcode requirement for educational institutations, which includes Weill Cornell Medicine. Therefore, ITS did not make passcodes mandatory for Zoom meetings, but we still encourage you to ensure your meetings are as secure as possible. For tips on how to secure your meetings visit our post on...