Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 Resources

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Report a suspicious message — forward it to . If you already clicked, report it anyway, and right away. The sooner we know, the sooner we can help.
Current scam activity — Information Security keeps a running page of common phishing scams, including past alerts and real examples, and you can subscribe for updates.
Phishing article collection — the full rundown on the Information Security website.

Add a passkey. Passkeys add a crucial layer of protection to your logins and cannot be guessed, stolen, or phished the way passwords can. Add one as a 2-step verification method.
Use Gmail in a browser or the Gmail app. Third-party mail apps will not show you Wake Forest’s built-in security warnings and phishing banners.
Check the full sender address, not just the display name.
You rarely need to type your WFU password anywhere, thanks to Google Single Sign-On. A page that unexpectedly asks for it is a warning sign.

Run questionable images and claims through a fact-checking tool such as Snopes, Reuters Fact Check, or Google Reverse Image Search.
Agree on a safe word with family and close friends, so you can confirm an urgent call or message is really them.
The National Cybersecurity Alliance publishes a guide to protecting yourself against deepfakes.

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