cybersecurity
October 24, 2025
Just like clutter builds up in your home, it can build up in your online life too. Old accounts, unused apps and saved information can leave you exposed to unnecessary risks. This week, take a few minutes to tidy up your digital space and protect your personal and university information. What’s…
October 20, 2025
Cyber attackers are getting smarter and can sometimes get past basic login protections, such as text messages, phone calls or simple Duo push approvals. To help protect those who work and study at ӰƵ, the university recently added Verified Duo Push for logging into HCM. This…
October 13, 2025
Starting Oct. 16, the HCM login security for members of the ӰƵ community will be upgraded with Verified DUO Push to strengthen data protection against phishing. This enhanced method will require users to enter a six-digit code shown in the DUO prompt after SSO login…
October 10, 2025
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual reminder for individuals to strengthen their digital defenses. Those who work and study at ӰƵ can help protect the community from cyber threats, such as phishing—deceptive messages designed to steal…
August 27, 2025
Starting Sept. 12, ӰƵ will block third-party “AI note-taker” applications across Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet—whether or not an individual user has previously enabled or invited these apps. These services—such as Fireflies.ai, Read.ai and Fanthom.video—will…
March 20, 2025
Cybercriminals are using fake CAPTCHA challenges to trick users into running malicious code. These scams often appear on compromised or ad-supported websites, urging users to complete extra verification steps. Once executed, this malware can steal passwords, session cookies and even…
January 02, 2025
When individuals leave the university, they are often faced with the difficult and daunting task of separating out all the personal data and services they have associated with their CWRU Google Workspace account. In some cases, there is no means to transfer the data or service. Members of the…
October 04, 2024
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, the Information Security Office will share advice throughout the month to help members of the ӰƵ community learn the essentials of cybersecurity and how you can protect themselves online. Why…
August 23, 2024
Growing up in Kyiv, Ukraine, Bogdan "Bo" Vykhovanyuk’s introduction to computers was similar to that of many other children of the '80s: he wanted to play video games. “My dad, who was a cardiologist and researcher, wasn’t particularly tech-savvy, but he had the foresight to see that technology…
August 16, 2024
A critical security update for Citrix Workspace is now available. This patch is essential to protect your personal laptop or desktop from potential cyber threats. Members of the ӰƵ community who use the app are advised to install the update immediately to ensure the…