Dear Faculty and Staff,
We want to share an important cybersecurity awareness update issued by multiple U.S. government agencies, including the FBI and CISA.
What’s happening Federal agencies have identified ongoing cyber activity targeting certain industrial and building‑control systems used across the United States. These systems are commonly found in places like utilities, facilities operations, and infrastructure environments—not personal computers.
In some cases nationwide, this activity has caused operational disruptions and financial losses at affected organizations.
What this means for you
- There is no immediate action required from faculty or staff at this time.
- This alert is being shared for awareness and transparency.
- Our IT and security teams are already reviewing this advisory and taking appropriate steps to protect our systems.
Who is primarily affected This activity mainly targets specialized equipment used in facilities, laboratories, energy, and critical infrastructure environments—not everyday classroom or office technology.
What you should continue to do Even though this alert does not require action from you, please continue standard cybersecurity best practices:
- Be cautious with unexpected emails or links
- Report anything suspicious to IT Security
- Keep your devices updated and secured
Our commitment We are actively monitoring federal guidance and working with the appropriate technical teams to ensure our environment remains secure. If we identify any direct impact to campus systems, we will share updates promptly.
If you have questions or notice anything unusual, please contact IT Security through the usual support channels.
Thank you for your continued vigilance and support in keeping our community secure.
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