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VCU Steps Up Cybersecurity After Major Scams | Richmond News
VCU is on high alert after a wave of cyberattacks targeting students with fake IT Department emails and ransom notes on Canvas—attacks linked to a national breach by ShinyHunters. With cybercriminals growing more sophisticated and multilingual, the university’s CIO warns this isn’t just a campus issue. In response, VCU launched “Stop, Verify, Report,” a cross-departmental campaign to educate students, with monthly prizes for reporting suspicious activity. Simple steps: don’t engage with suspicious messages, use official platforms, and report threats to phishing@vcu.edu. Stay vigilant—your…
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