Information Technologies & Services
ClickFix scam on a computer

Click(Fix) Bait: How scammers can make you hack yourself

October 12, 2026

Last month, visitors of the popular site Reddit thought they were clicking on a legitimate HBO ad promoting its macOS app and three months of free service. After clicking on the ad, users received a prompt with instructions to download the app. What they didn’t know was scammers had taken over HBO’s official Reddit account and created fake...

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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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