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The internet continues to grow and enhance personal, social and business life for millions of people. But there are security issues with so much data moving around the digital space. Javed Khan, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science at Kent State University, shares the importance of cybersecurity in the evolving technological plane.  

Cybersecurity precautions can save you and your information from malware and other cyberattacks. Start your 2024 off right by becoming confident in your cybersecurity with the Division of Information Technology's new "Elevate Your Cyber IQ" modules to learn about viruses and malware, mobile device security, travel and more.

During this holiday season while your virtual shopping carts are filled with care, beware of a not-so-jolly visitor among your devices. With the surge in online shopping throughout this time of year, opportunities lurk for a sneaky Grinch to step in and snatch your information and your holiday joy. It’s called PHISHING, and it can cause you a world of trouble.

“Phishing” is an internet scam that uses fraudulent emails, text messages, or phone calls that appear to come from a legitimate source to acquire and exploit sensitive information.

Realistic-looking links and messages are often used to trick you into giving away your personal information then hit you with ransomware and malware infections, financial loss, and even reputation damage. It is essential to be INFORMED and READY TO COMBAT phishing attacks during the holiday season.

For more than 10 years, Kent State University at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.  

You get an email from your supervisor demanding you send them your cell number so they can text you important instructions. You get a text asking you to verify that you’re logging into your Flashline account. But you’re not. Now you’re wondering how many times you’ve used this same password. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Kent State is looking to keep you safe online.

In this new article of the series, we takes closer look at some of the best accessibility features in the latest version of the Android operating system, Android 13, Google’s “most accessible OS yet”.

In this new article of the series, we takes closer look at some of the best accessibility features in the latest version of the Android operating system, Android 13, Google’s “most accessible OS yet”.

Captioning technology was used during the pandemic to make live events accessible for all, and it continue to be used more widely in all areas of life with new innovations coming out every year.

This month, we honor Johnny Rocco, a Training Coordinator, for his remarkable effort in addressing accessibility in his workshops and supporting his colleagues with technology training needs.