Stay alert to 'quishing' and other threats during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about cyber threats and empower users to take action in safeguarding their information.

This year’s theme, “Building a Cyber Strong America,” highlights the role of organizations and individuals in protecting critical infrastructure and data systems.

Boise State's Efforts

Boise State takes cybersecurity seriously, and all students, faculty, and staff play a crucial part in ensuring their personal data and the university’s systems are secure.

QR Code Phishing Threat

The Office of Information Technology warns against QR code phishing, also known as “quishing”, which has seen a recent rise in attacks on campus.

Building a Cyber Strong America

Author's summary: Stay alert to cyber threats during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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