Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Week 4

The Doppelgänger is a master of disguise, encouraging you to ignore suspicious activity and delay reporting. But every moment matters, quick reporting can stop threats before they spread. This week focuses on building a culture where everyone speaks up when something seems wrong.

What You’ll Learn This Week

  • Why quick reporting is the key to stopping phishing attempts.
  • How to recognize and report phishing attempts, data breaches, and other suspicious activity.
  • What to do if you discover a data breach or sensitive information in the wrong place.

Featured Resources

  • Don’t Get Hooked – Report Every Phishing Attempt – Learn how spotting and reporting phishing emails protects the entire university.
  • Phishing, Physical Security, and Data Breaches – Oh My! – Discover how reporting issues beyond email helps keep our campus safe.
  • Optional Training Modules – Watch for an email invitation to complete short, interactive training:
    • Phish Finder: Spotting Warning Signs
    • Why Reporting Is So Important
    • What is a VPN?

Weekly Challenge

  • Report at least one suspicious message or incident this week.
  • Share a reporting tip with a colleague or classmate.
  • Encourage others not to ignore red flags.

⚡ By exposing the Doppelgänger’s tricks and reporting concerns immediately, you strengthen security for yourself and the entire university.