Now that Cybersecurity Awareness Month has wrapped up, we want to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating and learning all October long. Throughout the month, the SMU community explored how to stay cyber smart through weekly themes, hands-on activities, and our in-person Cyber Fair. Whether you solved a Cyber Wordle, tested your phishing instincts, or stopped by for spooky security tips, your participation helped build a stronger culture of cybersecurity awareness across campus. Participants earned points for completing activities and were entered into one of three raffle tiers: Continue reading Thank You for Making Cybersecurity Awareness Month a Spook-tacular Success!
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Carve Out Time for Cyber Safety
Hi Mustangs,
Good cybersecurity isn’t just about spotting scams — it’s about building daily habits that keep you, your family, and the SMU community safe. Think of it as cyber hygiene: the simple routines that protect your digital life just like brushing your teeth protects your health. Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Carve Out Time for Cyber Safety
Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Don’t Give Hackers a Treat
What is 
Data Privacy?
Data privacy is about controlling who has access to your personal information — from your grades and medical records to your location and social media activity. Protecting privacy isn’t only about avoiding scams; it’s about keeping your identity, reputation, and even your safety secure. Learn more about why data privacy matters.
Oversharing is like handing candy to hackers — they love free information. This week is all about Privacy: locking down your data so it’s harder for attackers to get a treat at your expense.
🍬 Easy wins for privacy (takes just a few minutes)
Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Don’t Give Hackers a Treat
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Outsmart the Haunted AI 👻
AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT can be powerful — but remember, they’re not built to keep your secrets. Once you paste information into an AI, you can’t always control where it goes.. Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Outsmart the Haunted AI 👻
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here — Don’t Get Tricked 🎃
It’s October, and that means Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here! This year, OIT Security is turning up the fun with spooky challenges, games, and puzzles. Instead of just reading about security, you’ll get to play along — solving weekly Wordles, escaping a Haunted AI, locking down your privacy, spotting scams in disguise, and wrapping it all up at our in-person Cyber Fair.
Every activity you complete earns points, and the more points you collect, the bigger the prize you can win. Prizes are unlocked in three tiers: Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here — Don’t Get Tricked 🎃
