See it so you do not click on it.
The signs can be a bit subtle at times, so the first thing is to slow down, take a few seconds and look over the email and think if it looks legit. Here are some tips on how to spot a phish email and not take the bait!
Think about what you see:
It is worth noting that hackers are resilient. While MFA does improve your security, a tactic that has started becoming more common is something known as an MFA fatigue attack (or MFA bombing). This is when a hacker repeatedly tries to log in with stolen credentials until the victim approves one of the requests. If you run into this situation (either with your kent.edu account, or any personal account), do not approve unknown requests and change your password immediately.
This fellowship/residency will invite artists of national and international reputations to interact with KSU students, staff, and the broader community.
It was a FAB-ulous time for tacos on Wednesday, Sept. 27, during the “Let’s Taco Bout Black Squirrel Festival” preview hosted by Kent State University’s Flash Activities Board (FAB). From noon-2 p.m., students on Risman Plaza enjoyed a walking taco bar, a black squirrel-themed photo station, raffle entries for a $50 Taco Bell gift card and a chance to ask questions about the upcoming 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival, happening this Friday, Sept. 29. Ana Hasselbusch, director of late-night events for the board, teased the upcoming festival, which will kick off Parents and Fa...
A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at Kent State University as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government and administered by IREX and Kent State. Teachers in the program take part in academic professional development at a host university. Kent State’s Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education within the Co...
Kent State University will host over 1,600 family members and their students to celebrate Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend. This Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, families from more than 23 states and Ohio will enjoy various campus events and activities. “In my time overseeing this event, this is the highest number of registrants we’ve had,” said Shana Lee, M.Ed., assistant dean of students and director for parents and families engagement. “Last year, we had close to 1,100.” In her role, Lee is responsible for ensuring parents and families are connected to th...
The Web Programming minor provides students with a foundation in web development. The minor is for students in any field — from the natural sciences to social sciences and humanities — allowing them to work with substantial computing and Internet-oriented cyber systems. The Web Programming minor allows students to acquire skills and theoretical foundations needed to create web-related quality software and gain experience with full-stack development.
