The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, January 31st. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close […]
Category Archives: Information Security
Microsoft 365 – Automatic Student Group Expiration Settings
Microsoft Groups allows users to create their own groups in order to collaborate with a shared mailbox and calendar, a SharePoint site, a Microsoft Planner, and/or Microsoft Teams. However, GHC has no established process to review and remove student-created groups once students graduate, transfer, or otherwise leave GHC. Therefore, we have updated our settings for […]
GHC Athletics November Newsletter!
Greetings Charger Nation, Happy Thanksgiving! The month of November has been full of service for the Georgia Highlands Student Athletes. The first annual Chargers Canned Food drive brought in over 300+ canned food items for the local Cartersville Salvation Army and the GHC Food Pantry. Also, we joined forces with Bartow County Career Academy to […]
Information System Updates This Friday
The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, October 25th. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close […]
Georgia Highlands Athletics Newsletter
Greetings Charger Nation, Happy October! My name is Nicki Levering and I’m the new Director of Athletics at Georgia Highlands College. I’m looking forward to a year full of engagement and competitive success from our Charger student athletes. As a department, our focus will be on the growth of our student athletes as we strive […]
🚨 Beware of QR Code Phishing Scams! 🚨
As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. One of the latest threats to be aware of is QR code phishing. These seemingly harmless codes can lead to serious security breaches if you’re not careful. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe: What is QR Code Phishing? QR code phishing involves scammers […]
An Unsettling New Trend with Sextortion Scams
Sextortion scams are years-old form of phishing where scammers threaten to release intimate or compromising images or videos of the victim unless a ransom is paid. These scams often begin with an email or message claiming that the scammer has hacked the victim’s device and recorded them through their webcam. To make the threat more […]
Anatomy of a Phish: August 2024 Phishing Simulation
Test Inspiration: The phishing email for this test was crafted to resemble an official communication from Delta Airlines, leveraging the recent disruptions caused by the CrowdStrike outage on July 19, which impacted Delta’s flight operations. Delta had publicly announced efforts to make things right for affected customers, including offering travel waivers and vouchers. Phishing Email […]
What are Ghost Students?
A ghost student is created when a fraudster completes an online application to a college or university and then, once accepted, enrolls in classes. At that point, the fraudster behind the ghost student can use the fake identity to act like a regular student. He or she can access and abuse cloud storage provided by the […]
How to Create a Hacker-Proof Password
Generate a passphrase that contains three or more randomly chosen words. Use a website like Keeper’s Passphrase Generator or make it a game! Use your passphrase to set up a reputable password manager app like LastPass, BitWarden, Keeper, and 1Password Let your password manager generate (and manage) strong passwords for all your online accounts.