Today marks the start of Data Privacy Week (January 26–30, 2026), a global effort to raise awareness about online privacy and empower people to better manage their personal information. This year’s theme says it all: Take control of your data.
For many of us, daily life—studying, teaching, working, researching, or just staying connected—relies on technology. Phones, laptops, apps, websites, cloud tools, smartwatches, and social platforms all collect data about what we do, where we go, and what we care about. That data helps Continue reading Data Privacy Week 2026: Take Control of Your Data
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and—unfortunately—an annual spike in online scams. With shopping, travel, and donation requests at their peak, cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to trick busy students, faculty, and staff with too-good-to-be-true deals, fake charity solicitations, and realistic phishing emails. 
For several weeks, Microsoft Authenticator has been 
As we come upon that time of year when more people will be traveling, it is also a good time to remind you that cybercriminals will be taking advantage of the opportunity to try to gain access to your data. To help protect yourself when traveling or 