Cybercriminals continue to target universities with email messages designed to steal credentials, financial information, and sensitive data. While Cornell's security systems help block many attacks, every member of the community plays an important role in identifying suspicious messages before they…

Email messages, like art, can be forged and the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for bad actors to produce fakes that appear more professional and personalized. 

Phishing and other kinds of fraudulent or deceptive outreach efforts are ramping up in terms of frequency and stealth at Cornell. So the IT Security Office is working to help the community learn to better identify and report suspicious email.Every quarter, through a simulated phishing attack, …