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July 5, 2023 Malware, or malicious software, is a blanket term for any kind of software created to cause harm. Hackers create it to make money, steal data, spy, blackmail, or even prank. It is a serious crime. The most common way to spread malware is through ...

August 2, 2023 Ransomware is a type of malware attack (harmful software) that converts (encrypts) a victim’s data to code and prevents access until a ransom payment is made. Ransomware attackers often use techniques, such as phishing, to gain access to a vict...

May 3, 2023 What is spear phishing?  Phishing is a generic, broad attack addressed to hundreds or thousands of recipients.  In comparison, spear phishing is a targeted, personalized attack addressed to specific individuals.  The goal is to gain confidential ...

November 9, 2023 The holidays are right around the corner. This is a prime time for holiday shopping scams and cyber threats. Bad people use this opportunity to take advantage of the holiday giving season – remain vigilant and take precautions. Don’t let a cy...

September 3, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Key points: Accessing MCC systems, like Brightspace, now requires MFA which secures your account. 11,575 users enrolled with 117,000 successful logins. Duo Push is the top MFA method. To set up MFA or add a...

February 5, 2025 Fraudulent Applications A perfect storm of circumstances has led to a significant increase in fraudulent applications, in higher education, from so called “ghost students” or “Pell runners”.  Community colleges have been particularly vulnera...

April 2, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Cybersecurity (CS) Introductions are happening across campus with department leaders/teams. We encourage open communication and hope to promote a culture of security awareness to help strengthen our security postu...

July 2, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Key points:  57% of employees have not yet upgraded to Windows 11. Please note, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates after October 14, 2025. To upgrade your device, visit the IT Hub: Windows 10 to 11...

August 11, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Key points:  Over half of MCC employees (53%) are still using Windows 10 — and time is running out. After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, putting your device and MCC system...

May 7, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Key points: MFA keeps hackers out and increases account security by 99%. Only adds between 5-30 seconds to your login time and almost doubles your security. Requires you to verify your identity in another way bef...

March 6, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) The newsletters will now include a new section: TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read). This will be a short summary of the newsletter, providing key points in a brief format for readers who may not have time to read the full...

January 8, 2025 Returning to campus after a long break can be difficult. We want to make sure you have what you need to hit the ground running! Volume will be heightened with everyone slowly returning to campus. Our priority will be student-facing and classr...

June 4, 2025 TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Key points: Strong, complex passwords are your first line of defense – see Protect Your Identity, Top 5 Use a password manager to store and generate secure credentials. See table to compare free password manager...

October 1, 2025 TLDR Key points: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All employees are required to complete awareness training through KnowBe4. Look for an email from KnowBe4 on Monday, October 6. Practice the Core 4 habits: strong passwords with a...