Like terrible slasher films on their 14th volume, the scammers have returned. You keep thinking, “They couldn’t possibly be coming out with another release of ‘Verify Your Identity,’ could they?” But sure enough, “Verify Your Identity 15 – This time,
Category: Cybersecurity
Join forces with our dynamic Duo to keep your information safe
Who’s this Duo, anyway? Whether you’re a student or a member of our faculty or staff, chances are you’ve met Duo. You may have asked yourself what Duo is and why we use it at the university. You may even
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Discover cybersecurity this October
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national awareness initiative to teach the public about the importance of staying secure online. In the initiative’s 18th year, experts have even more gems to share, and Texas State’s Information Security Office is hosting
New email feature can help protect against phishing
This week, the Division of Information Technology is releasing a new tool in the fight against phishing. Beginning Wednesday, any email a Bobcat receives from an email address outside the Texas State domain (txstate.edu) will be considered “external” and include
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Researcher thinks like a hacker for cybersecurity
Thinking like a hacker is the cornerstone of Dr. Mina Guirguis’ research. Guirguis, Texas State University computer science professor and director of the university’s Intelligent Security Group, understands the importance of anticipating different cybersecurity attacks to develop better defenses against