IT Cybersecurity Newsletters
Monthly newsletters, from previous years, are available to stay informed and up-to-date on various security topics.
2024 Newsletters
2024 Year in Review
December 4, 2024 Cybersecurity awareness continues to be an important issue at McLennan Communit...
CrowdStrike Incident
August 7, 2024 On Friday, July 19, 2024, the world experienced the largest global IT outage in h...
CyberSafe Holidays
November 6, 2024 The holiday season is generally a time to relax and reconnect with family and f...
Cybersecurity Newsletter
September 4, 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative, celebrated each ...
Hello Spring: Tidy up Tech
March 13, 2024 Spring is not only a good time to clear out the dust and clutter in your closets ...
Help us Secure our World
October 2, 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity...
Identity Management Day
April 3, 2024 Identity (ID) Management Day aims to inform about the dangers of improperly managi...
IT Exception Request
July 3, 2024 Over the past several months, McLennan Community College (MCC) has expanded our Cyb...
Online Romance & Dating Scams
February 7, 2024 It’s February and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Almost a third o...
Scam Alert: AT&T Data Breach
May 22, 2024 McLennan Community College (MCC) received reports of a text message scam, appearing...
Splash into Summer Safely
June 5, 2024 Temperatures are heating up, and it’s time for a little fun in the sun! Vacations a...
Welcome Back to Campus: Tech Tips
January 2, 2024 Welcome back to campus! Returning after a long break may not be easy and gettin...
World Password Day
May 1, 2024 World Password Day is observed annually, on the first Thursday in May. The goal is t...
2023 Newsletters
Cybersecurity News & Training
April 3, 2023 Information Systems & Services (ISS) is made up of a few different teams. To keep ...
Spear Phishing vs Phishing: What's the Difference?
May 3, 2023 What is spear phishing? Phishing is a generic, broad attack addressed to hundreds ...
Adware: What is it & How to Prevent it
June 13, 2023 Spyware is harmful software. When installed on your device, it may send pop-up ads...
Malware
July 5, 2023 Malware, or malicious software, is a blanket term for any kind of software created ...
Ransomware. Game Over.
August 2, 2023 Ransomware is a type of malware attack (harmful software) that converts (encrypts...
Cybersecurity Awareness
September 6, 2023 We live in a digital age, where we interact with technology and the internet o...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Kickoff
October 2, 2023 Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! McLennan Community College (MCC) is recog...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Have I been pwned?
October 10, 2023 Have you ever heard the term “pwned”? The term is a typo of the word “owned” – ...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Check In
October 17, 2023 Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing industry. It has become an essential part of...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Wrap Up
October 30, 2023 Thank you for making MCC’s 1st Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month a success! ...
Stay Safe for the Holidays
November 9, 2023 The holidays are right around the corner. This is a prime time for holiday shop...