TXST InfoSec

The Texas State University Information Security Office (ISO) helps keep Bobcats safe and advocates for cyber security by providing education and assistance.

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Happy World Password Day, @txst! The ISO wants to remind everyone of some easy ways to keep your passwords secure. Check out the graphic below for four easy ways to keep yourself and your passwords safe online.

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Welcome @txst to the first installation of "Is This Phishy?" Review this email and let us know if you think this is phishing or a legit. The answer will be posted next week!

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Hey, @txst! Are you an expert identifier of phish? Stay tuned for a monthly skills test, and remember to report anything phishy to [email protected].

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@txst AI is not always used for good. If you receive an email from a public figure, think twice. It may be a bad actor using AI in an attempt to phish for your info. Tune in next week for some tips to identify what's real and what's phish. Stay safe, Bobcats!

[National Cybersecurity Alliance @StaySafeOnline]

Want to see how AI crafts convincing phishing emails in real time? Use our interactive simulation to pick a public figure and watch how AI analyzes available info to write a custom, targeted phishing email: https://t.co/LZFEYNups7

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@txst the National Cybersecurity Alliance has another helpful tip to ensure our community stays safe online in the age of AI. Stay alert and aware!

[National Cybersecurity Alliance @StaySafeOnline]

When confronted by evil twin clones, ask them to share a memory only the real person would know about. The same applies to AI deepfake phone calls. Create a safe word with your friends and family to avoid falling for convincing AI scams!

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Hey, @txst! Our friends at the National Cybersecurity Alliance have some great tips for keeping yourself safe online in the age of AI. Take a peek at the article below.

[National Cybersecurity Alliance @StaySafeOnline]

Arm yourself against AI scams with our AI Fools Toolkit! Download it today to get infographics, tip sheets, and social media content, plus access to virtual events, all designed to help you stay safe from AI scams: https://t.co/Keb1BuMfwV

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The ISO at @txst wants to wish all Bobcats a happy spring break! Remember to stay safe and aware when browsing the internet, and continue to report suspicious emails to [email protected].

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ISO wanted to remind @TXST that we are working diligently to protect the university from cybersecurity threats. Some ways we keep you safe are included in the photo below. Thank you for staying vigilant and aware, Bobcats!

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Come say hello to the ISO if you are attending the @txst AI in Teaching and Learning Symposium on March 4 and 5! We will share tips and tricks for safe use of AI tools in LBJ 322. Who will we see there? 👀

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The TXST ISO encourages anyone interested in learning more about Staying Safe Online to follow the National Cybersecurity Alliance. They have great resources and information to share with everyone, like this webinar about public perception of online security.

[National Cybersecurity Alliance @StaySafeOnline]

Join us on March 11th at 1 PM ET for a deep dive into key insights from our 5-year Oh Behave! report on how we think about and act on online security. Register for the webinar: https://t.co/nA1bqPMtRu

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The ISO wants to thank McCoy College of Business and the DAIR team for inviting us to your events! We are glad to share our knowledge and experiences through panel events or seminars. Let us know where you'd like to see the ISO next.

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The ISO has been seeing an increase in phishing this week. We want to remind @txst to Stay Safe Online and report suspicious emails to [email protected]. When in doubt, remember that Texas State staff will not ask for your Duo MFA code or password through a form, email, or SMS.

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Who will we see at For the Love of Data tomorrow? Make sure you've signed up through the form on @txst Data, Analytics and Institutional Research's page. Doors to the JCK 11th floor ballroom open at 8am, and our ISO analyst speaks at 10:30am!

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The ISO had a great time with the @txstrha at their Hall Games on February 3! College Inn took the trophy this year and impressed us with their cybersecurity knowledge. Way to go, Bobcats!

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Join us on Wednesday, February 11 in the JCK Ballroom at For the Love of Data. This event is for faculty and staff, and Greg Furmage, Information Security Analyst I, will share resources and tools available for secure research here at @txst.

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Catch ISO at the Leadership in IT Panel at the McCoy College of Business room 434 on Wednesday, February 4 at 4:15pm. This informative Q&A with leaders from Texas State's Division of IT is part of Business Leadership Week 2026. Let us know if you'll be attending!

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Who will ISO see at the Hall Games on February 3? Make sure to bring your best cybersecurity trivia knowledge! @TXSTrec @TXSTHealthCentr @txstrha @UPDtxst

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This year, the ISO wants to engage more with the @txst community. What do you want to learn from us? Let us know!

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It's #DataPrivacyWeek and the National Cybersecurity Alliance has tips to help keep your online self safe from being exploited. #BeCyberSmart https://t.co/8rPe7SY8IY

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Researchers Detail Windows Event Log Vulnerabilities: LogCrusher and OverLog https://t.co/oggqg6gwzB