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Active App State Phishing Attempts: What to Do
Sep 11, 2025

Current Phishing Attack Warning sent to all App State Faculty, Staff & Students on September 11, 2025 at 1:00pmInformation Technology Services (IT...

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DMV Smishing Scam
Aug 15, 2025

You receive a text message that appears to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The text states that you must pay a traffic fine by a certa...

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This Refund Costs Money
May 13, 2025

In this week’s scam, you receive an email that appears to be from Microsoft. The email says that you have purchased a subscription to one of Microso...

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Free Game, Costly Malware
Mar 10, 2025

Cybercriminals are offering a free video game to try to trick you into downloading malware. They post a job offer online, claiming that if you downloa...

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Your Password Is Their Prize
Mar 3, 2025

Cybercriminals are trying to steal your X (formerly Twitter) login information. They send you an email claiming that someone tried to log into your ac...

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Real Email, Fake Facebook
Feb 24, 2025

Cybercriminals are trying to steal your Facebook login information. They send you an email claiming your Facebook page violates copyright laws. This s...