As we get to work on starting the fall semester, scammers are working harder to find their next victim. While we’re all familiar with email scams, scammers are moving beyond email and into other forms of communication. It’s important to be aware of the different types of scams and how to spot them as you… Continue reading New Year, New Scams
Category: Email
Tech Tip: File Sharing Made Easy
We’ve all been there. You’re collaborating on a project with a co-worker or someone in another department, and you need to share documentation. So you send them an email and attach the files. Stop right there! There’s a better way to do this. Enter OneDrive and Teams, the Microsoft cloud storage solutions for individuals and… Continue reading Tech Tip: File Sharing Made Easy
The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
Do you wish there was a one-stop shop for all of your Providence College resources? Look no further than the MyPC Portal. At the MyPC Portal, you can find important links and forms, access departmental sites, and more! Whether you are looking to use Microsoft Office on your computer, or you want to check what… Continue reading The MyPC Portal has Everything You Need
Be Aware of Holiday Scams
While the holidays are a great time for all to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, scammers are working non-stop to cheat you out of money or gain access to your accounts. Remaining vigilant during this time is imperative to ensure the security of your user accounts and your bank and other… Continue reading Be Aware of Holiday Scams
Phishing, not Fishing
Phishing? Don’t you mean “fishing?” Nope! Phishing, which has nothing to do with that band from Vermont, is a scam that tries to gather personal data from a user. This could include your account names and passwords or even more sensitive data, like your Social Security number or bank account information. These scams use social engineering to trick the victim into sending this information to the scammer via email, text message, or even a web form.
Email Scams: Watch for these Red Flags
Email scams are on the rise. The most important line of defense against scams is you! Here are some “red flags” to look out for when reading your email. If you receive an email that raises any of those red flags: Please be sure to report phishing scams to Microsoft to better improve the email filters. To help better protect your account, we… Continue reading Email Scams: Watch for these Red Flags
MFA Required on Campus
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required on campus for access to all services that use the Microsoft single sign-on. All users should ensure they have their MFA method with them wherever they might access their accounts, including in classrooms and computer labs.
Information for Departing Students
Students leaving the college should be aware of the various timelines for account deactivation and should return any borrowed technology or other materials to the lending department. Graduating students will be able to use their accounts for a full calendar year following graduation. Students withdrawing from the college will lose access to their accounts immediately upon withdrawal.
Report Email Scams
We’ve all seen an abundance of email scams lately. The best way to combat email scams is to avoid falling for them. However, it’s also important to report them so that our email filters prevent them from arriving in our inboxes. While we don’t mind when you forward the scams to us, the best way… Continue reading Report Email Scams
Changes to Email Recipient Limit
On Wednesday, April 19 in an effort to help prevent the spread of email scams, the recipient limit of an individual email will be reduced from the current 500 recipients to 150 recipients. The number of recipients is the number of actual email addresses to which a single email message can be sent. This includes… Continue reading Changes to Email Recipient Limit
