🎣 Too good to be true? It probably is! Watch out for fake offers (free movies, music, games) from sketchy sites or social media. They could steal your data or infect your device. 📚 Learn more: TrojanSecure Phishing 🛡️ Stay updated: Catch of the Week + Slack #CyberSecurity #USC

📩 Got a suspicious email? It could be a phishing scam! These messages create urgency to trick you into clicking bad links or sharing info—even if they seem to come from someone you know. ⚠️ Report it via Outlook’s phish button or email [email protected] or TrojanSecure.usc.edu

A “security incident” is any information security event that has the potential to or already has resulted in the unauthorized acquisition or manipulation of data which compromises the confidentiality, integrity or availability of USC information assets. Email [email protected].

Think before you share! Protect your sensitive data from AI: 🛡️ Data breaches & misuse 🔐 Loss of privacy 🕵️ Identity theft risks 🎯 Data profiling & ad targeting ⚠️ Limited control once shared Your info is valuable — don’t give it away carelessly. #Privacy #AI

Using AI for research? 🧠 Always fact-check! ✅ Cross-check multiple reliable sources 📚 Use peer-reviewed & scholarly materials 🎓 Verify the credentials of info sources 🔍 Use trusted fact-checking tools Don't trust AI blindly—dig deeper. #ResearchTips #AI #FactCheck

Using AI for research? Cite it! 📝 🔹 Name the tool & developer 🔹 Specify model, dataset, or algorithm used 🔹 Credit collaborators or contributors 🔹 Follow your field’s citation style (APA, MLA, etc.) Citing AI = academic integrity. #AI #CiteYourSources #ResearchTips

A “security incident” is any event that could lead to unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation of USC data—impacting its confidentiality, integrity, or availability. If you spot one, report it ASAP to [email protected]. #CyberSecurity #USC

The Keep Teaching site will retire on Dec. 1, 2025. Launched in 2020 to support online learning, its updated content now lives on the ITS Services site — your hub for USC tech resources, updates & support: itservices.usc.edu. #USC #ITS #KeepTeaching

The Keep Teaching site will retire on Dec. 1, 2025. Launched in 2020 to support online learning, its updated content now lives on the ITS Services site — your hub for USC tech resources, updates & support: itservices.usc.edu #USC #ITS #KeepTeaching

Is the call legit? Always verify. Scammers can use your personal info + AI voice tech to sound like someone you trust. Protect yourself: Use official contact info to confirm requests. If unsure, hang up & verify directly. TrojanLearn.usc.edu #USC #CyberSecurity

ChatGPT said:🤳 Think Before You Share. Even basic info—gender, ZIP code & birth date—can uniquely identify you. 🕵️‍♀️ Carnegie Mellon research found 87% of U.S. residents are identifiable by just those 3 details. Protect your privacy. Share less. #CyberSecurity #Privacy #USC

📍 Think Before You Share Your Location! Sharing your exact location on social media isn’t just a privacy risk—it’s a safety risk. 🚫 Turn off location access for apps like Instagram, Facebook & X. Learn more: trojansecure.usc.edu #CyberSecurity #USC

🚨 Scam Alert! 🚨 If someone asks you to pay with a gift card, it’s a scam. 🎁 Gift cards = gifts, not payments. No legit company or government agency will ask this way. Learn more: TrojanSecure Catch of the Week. #CyberSecurity #USC #TrojanSecure #FightOn

💳 Stay Alert This Holiday Season! 🎁 Set up account alerts for large transactions or when your credit line is high. Avoid saving card info in your browser — use a password manager like 1Password. More: TrojanSecure Catch of the Week #USC #CyberSecurity #FightOn

🎄 Holiday Scam Alert! Fake websites are out there — watch for slightly off domain names, bad grammar, missing contact info, and deals that seem too good to be true. Sharpen your scam senses: TrojanLearn.usc.edu #USC #CyberSecurity #FightOn

Protect your privacy online! 🚫🛡️ FBI recommends using privacy ad blockers to stop trackers, pop-ups & malicious ads. Learn more ways to stay safe: 15 Ways to Protect Your Privacy via SecurityWeek.

Being tracked online? 🕵️‍♂️ Enable "Do Not Track," use private browsing, clear cookies, and add tracker-blocking extensions to protect your privacy. Learn more tips on social media safety at TrojanSecure.usc.edu.

Check your browser privacy! 🔒 Review settings like third-party cookie blocking to control how websites track you. Make sure your browser matches your comfort level for privacy and security. Learn more at TrojanSecure.usc.edu.

January 28 is Data Privacy Day! 🛡️ Take control of your data: enable 2FA, use a VPN, adjust privacy settings, stay alert for phishing, and use strong passwords. Protect your info every day. Learn more at StaySafeOnline.org.