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Georgia Tech Joins Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association

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Georgia Tech Joins Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association admin Tue, 04/29/2025 - 05:04

Georgia Tech is proud to announce its membership with the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) — marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Founded in 2015, the VRARA is an international organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among industry leaders, promoting innovation, and advancing the adoption of immersive technologies. As a strategic sponsor of the VRARA’s Atlanta chapter, Georgia Tech plays a key role in advancing extended reality (XR) throughout the global ecosystem.

As a leading higher education institution, Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of AR and VR research and development. The Augmented Environments Lab has pioneered immersive digital experiences since 1998, focusing on applications that integrate physical environments with digital augmentation. Additionally, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has been actively exploring XR technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research, including partnerships with the Georgia Tech Library, the Center for 21st Century Universities, the Invention Studio @ Georgia Tech, and through efforts with faculty and student groups to explore immersive ER-based collaboration and co-design — the intersection of arts and XR.

“Joining the VRARA reflects Georgia Tech's commitment to driving innovation and supporting lifetime learners,” said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT’s Academic Research Technologies. “Our collaboration with VRARA will enable us to leverage our expertise in AR, VR, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions that benefit our students, researchers, and the broader community."

Georgia Tech’s membership with the VRARA is also expected to bolster Atlanta's reputation as a hub for technological advancements and talent, aligning with the City of Atlanta’s dedication to attracting and retaining top professionals through initiatives that promote a diverse and skilled workforce. The collaboration is also poised to create new opportunities for research, development, and collaboration, further solidifying Atlanta’s position as a leader in the tech industry.

“Georgia Tech is one of the world’s premier universities,” said Adam Kornuth, president of the VRARA Atlanta chapter. “We couldn’t be more excited about our continued collaboration to drive strategic impact through innovation in the Southeast — and beyond.”

With over 50 chapters around the world, the VRARA boasts a network of more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.

For more information about the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, visit thevrara.com.

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Georgia Tech announces its membership with the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented and virtual reality.

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Georgia Tech announces its membership with the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented and virtual reality.

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Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00

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Georgia Tech Updates Utilization Model for Email and Popular Cloud Storage Solutions

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Georgia Tech Updates Utilization Model for Email and Popular Cloud Storage Solutions admin Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:34

Georgia Tech is updating its utilization model for email and cloud storage solutions. The updates include introducing online archiving for emails older than three years and applying usage thresholds to OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box cloud storage.

Email Retention and Archiving
On March 24, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will implement its new email retention and archiving program. At that time, any emails older than three years will transfer from Outlook inboxes to an archive mailbox, which is also accessible directly in users’ Outlook application. Users do not need to take any action leading up to this change, as the transfer will be automatic. The knowledge article, Access Your Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Archive, shares information on how users can access their archive mailbox based on the Outlook client used. This change does not apply to GTRI's email service.

Cloud Storage Usage Limits
Historically, the Institute has provided unlimited cloud storage to students, faculty, and staff. Usage thresholds are being implemented in response to evolving enterprise cloud storage licensing models and align with many peer institutions that have taken similar steps. While most Georgia Tech users’ data will not be directly affected by the new cloud storage limits because they typically store data well below the new thresholds, OIT is providing support and guidance to those whose data usage exceeds the specified limits. OIT will contact those users directly beginning in April. These changes do not apply to cloud storage services offered in GTRI.

New storage thresholds include:

OneDrive: One terabyte (TB) for faculty and staff; 50 gigabytes (GB) for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.
SharePoint: 500 GB per site collection, with additional 500 GB increments via a request/approval process.
Dropbox and Box: 1 TB for faculty and staff; 50 GB for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.

Thresholds for OneDrive and SharePoint will begin on May 19 and July 7, respectively.

Thresholds for Dropbox and Box will begin on July 21 and Aug. 8, respectively.

“We recognize that some users will need assistance, and we are committed to working closely with them to ensure they have the necessary tools and options to manage their data effectively,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “These adjustments will help us optimize our cloud storage resources while continuing to support the Institute’s academic, research, and administrative excellence.”

Support for Affected Users
OIT is providing targeted guidance to those whose data usage currently exceeds the new thresholds. This includes options for archiving, data cleanup, and, in some cases, additional storage upon request. Faculty, staff, and researchers with significant data needs are encouraged to explore alternative storage solutions, such as research data repositories and departmental storage allocations. OIT will begin contacting these users in early April to assist with determining what options will work best for them.

Additional information, including instructions for accessing archived emails and ways users can check their current cloud storage usage, is shared via the Cloud Storage Optimization webpage: oit.gatech.edu/cloudstorage.

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Alert: DUO Authentication Scam

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Alert: DUO Authentication Scam admin Fri, 05/24/2024 - 18:53

The Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department would like to inform the Georgia Tech community about a DUO authentication security issue:

Cyber scammers are exploiting a vulnerability through repeated DUO phone calls until the user accepts, unknowingly granting access to their account. (DUO is a two-factor authentication (2FA) system used by Georgia Tech that adds an extra layer of security to online accounts.) This tactic, known as a DUO phone call scam, is a serious threat to the security of your Georgia Tech accounts and personal information. Attackers are using this method to bypass 2FA and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

To protect yourself from falling victim, we urge you to remain vigilant and follow these important precautions:

1. Verify calls and notifications: Before accepting any DUO phone calls or notifications, ensure that it has been initiated by you or someone you trust. If you receive unexpected or suspicious calls, do not accept them.

2. Never share personal information: Never provide personal information, account credentials, or verification codes over the phone, unless you are absolutely certain of the identity of the caller.

3. Report suspicious activity: If you suspect that you are being targeted by a DUO phone call scam, or any other form of fraudulent activity, such as a phishing attempt via email, please report it to our Security Operations Center at soc@gatech.edu.

Your security is our top priority and we are actively working to address this issue and prevent future occurrences. In the meantime, please remain cautious and take necessary steps to protect yourself from potential cyber threats.

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The Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams.

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The Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams. These scams are a serious threat to the security of your online accounts and personal information.

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Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:00

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Georgia Tech to Advance Extended Reality Efforts

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Georgia Tech to Advance Extended Reality Efforts admin Wed, 05/08/2024 - 00:45

Georgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality (XR) programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.

XR collectively refers to virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies, which simulate or enhance real-world experiences. These technologies use computer-generated environments, digital augmentation of physical environments, and the blending of physical-digital elements to create an immersive experience. Common examples of XR devices include the Microsoft HoloLens, Meta Quest, and Apple Vision Pro headsets, commonly used for training, education entertainment, physical workouts, and gaming.

Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has seen a demand in requests for XR capabilities from Tech students, faculty, and researchers looking to enrich the teaching and learning experience. OIT has previously partnered with the Invention Studio @ Georgia Tech to build out an interactive virtual tour of the studio leveraging Microsoft Mesh, a cloud-based platform that allows users in various physical locations to engage with each other and collaborate in a custom environment. OIT has also worked with faculty and student groups to explore immersive XR-based collaboration or co-design, the intersection of arts and XR, and an educational moon environment.

“While the use of XR in support of teaching and learning is not new, we have seen a renewed interest in exploring the use of that technology," said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT's Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing. "The interest of XR also extends to research activities, wellbeing, digital museums, and remote assistance. Likewise, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more infused in the way we work, we are also seeing an increase in the release of more powerful XR devices and platforms that incorporate AI.”

With this growth in mind, the Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing team is exploring ways to scale the use of XR effectively and responsibly. This includes keeping data privacy, security, and ethics top of mind.

Contis added that institutions should be intentional in their efforts to advance XR at scale to avoid the perception of innovation stifling and bureaucratic approaches to implementation. It is our responsibility to lay the groundwork for developing an empowered institution that is fully prepared to embrace XR and other emerging technologies while keeping humans at the center of the effort.

Next steps for advancing XR at Tech include developing communities of practice centered around campus early adopters and community leaders (including student organization eXtended Reality), establishing partnerships with units across campus, and creating learning and development opportunities for Institute student, faculty, and staff to experience XR. OIT also plans to collaborate with Institute partners to draft preliminary guidelines for the use of XR technology and services for instructional purposes.

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OIT's Didier Contis Co-Authors Educause Report on XR Educational Landscape

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Georgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.

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Georgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.

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Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:00

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Didier Contis, executive director of the Office of Information Technology's Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing, recently co-authored a special Educause report, titled “Navigating the XR Educational Landscape: Privacy, Safety, and Ethical Guidelines,” which discusses XR integration and adoption within higher education and highlights risk mitigation recommendations for institutions. Co-authors also include Maya Georgieva, senior director of the Innovation Center XR, AI and Quantum Labs at The New School; Jeremy Nelson, director of the XR Initiative at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; and Ricky LaFosse, compliance and policy lead for Academic Innovation at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

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Office of Information Technology Represented at 2024 Higher Education Data Warehousing Conference

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Office of Information Technology Represented at 2024 Higher Education Data Warehousing Conference admin Fri, 04/26/2024 - 09:07

The Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum (HEDW) held its 2024 conference March 17-20 at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. The HEDW is a network of higher education professionals “dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and best practices regarding knowledge management in colleges and universities, including building data warehouses, developing institutional reporting strategies, and providing decision support.” The organization boasts more than 4,000 members from colleges and universities across the world.

Nine staff members from the Office of Information Technology’s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) team delivered the following presentations at the conference:

"A Day in the Life of an Azure Data Engineer,” Caleb Tarleton (systems/IT lead architect); "AI Augmentation: Practical Paths to Human Empowerment,” Brent O'Guin (technology strategist and senior architect); "Charting the Future of Data at Georgia Tech: A Blueprint for Modernization and Innovation,” Nick Chaviano (director of Data Services) and Andrew Dietz (director of Platforms and Databases); "Closing the Gap: A Comprehensive Pay Equity Analysis for Faculty and Staff,” Lou Kaba (senior developer, Business Intel); "Data Revolution Unleashed: Empowering Self-service at Scale,” Justin Boone (IT service delivery lead) and Kenji Terawaki (developer II, Business Intel); and “From Legacy to Modern: Revamping Reporting Approaches in Higher Ed,” Bryant McBride (developer II, Business Intel).

"I am incredibly proud of EADI's outstanding contributions to the 2024 HEDW Conference,” said Katie Crawford, EADI executive director. “Their presentations not only showcased our team’s expertise but also underscored our commitment to driving innovation and fostering a culture of data empowerment at Georgia Tech.”

Chaviano served as program chair for this year’s HEDW Conference and has been appointed conference chair for 2025. The 2025 HEDW Conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech.

“Nick’s appointment as 2025 HEDW conference chair is a testament to our leadership in the higher education data community,” Crawford added, “and Georgia Tech being chosen to host next year’s conference further solidifies our position as a leading institution in data-driven innovation and collaboration.”

Learn more about the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum by visiting hedw.org/.

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2025 Conference to Be Hosted at Georgia Tech

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Staff members from the Office of Information Technology’s Enterprise Application and Data Integration group delivered presentations at the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum 2024 Conference.

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Staff members from the Office of Information Technology’s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) group delivered presentations at the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum 2024 Conference. The conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech next year. EADI's Nick Chaviano has been named 2025 conference chair.

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Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes and Brent O'Guin to Receive Institute Staff Awards

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Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes and Brent O'Guin to Receive Institute Staff Awards admin Fri, 04/26/2024 - 08:37

The Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes, systems development senior engineer, and Brent O’Guin, tech strategist and senior architect, have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients. Hayes will receive the Rising Wreck Staff Award, which honors an individual who has been employed at Georgia Tech for 12-36 months and who “demonstrates operational excellence in their area of work," and O'Guin will receive the One Giant Leap Staff Award, which celebrates a team or employee who “constantly works towards ways to make processes, systems, or situations better at Georgia Tech.”

2024 Institute Staff Awards honorees will be recognized at the Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon on April 26, in the Exhibition Hall's Midtown Ballroom. The annual luncheon recognizes faculty and staff who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year.

A full listing of 2024 faculty and staff honorees can be found at news.gatech.edu/news/2024/04/28/faculty-staff-honored-outstanding-work.

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The Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes and Brent O’Guin have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients.

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The Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes and Brent O’Guin have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients.

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Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00

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Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use

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Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use admin Wed, 03/27/2024 - 21:49

Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has also issued guidance for responsible adoption and use of genAI tools.

The Copilot chat tool offers text, graphic, and code generation with commercial data protection. The tool delivers the same GPT 4.0 capabilities as other popular genAI tools like ChatGPT without leveraging Georgia Tech data to train its model. Copilot also provides copyright protection and ensures that any content generated using the tool is the intellectual property of Georgia Tech.

“As with the rollout of any new and emerging technology, we want to ensure each tool offers the best protection for our Institute data and intellectual property, while also providing a variety of features and capabilities,” said Leo Howell, interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “With this in mind, we collaborated with the Office of General Counsel, Cyber Security, and Institute Communications to develop guidance around data privacy and security best practices as well as a set of dos and don’ts when leveraging genAI.”

The guidance advises against using tools that have not been reviewed and approved by OIT or sharing various types of data in AI tools. Data includes, but is not limited to, personally identifiable information such as name, social security number, and date of birthday, and FERPA data, which includes any student information. Other dos and don’ts include:

DO verify the accuracy and validity of AI-generated content with reliable sources.
DO regularly review and comply with AI guidance and key Georgia Tech data policies (Data Privacy Policy, Personal Information Privacy Policy, Data Governance and Management Policy, and Protected Data Practices).
DON’T assume that generated content is free of another entity’s intellectual property. Familiarize yourself with the service’s copyright terms.

“Because of the rapidly evolving nature of AI, we expect this guidance to expand over the next several months,” said Howell.

OIT’s future state road map includes other AI service offerings such as Copilot for Microsoft 365, which integrates with popular Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the advanced Microsoft Azure OpenAI platform, which allows developers to build and train their own custom AI models. An interdisciplinary team will investigate other tools, explore AI capabilities within existing technology services, strengthen adoption efforts, and build out governance and ethical frameworks for AI at Georgia Tech.

“We have laid the groundwork for rolling out generative AI services through a series of small educational workshops in some of our administrative spaces and the development of general use guidance,” said Howell. “The goal of the interdisciplinary team is to bring together voices from across academic, research, student life, and administrative areas to scale our efforts and explore the enterprise use of other generative AI tools at Georgia Tech.”

To view official guidance on AI use or learn more about generative AI tools, visit oit.gatech.edu/ai.

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Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service.

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Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service.

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Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:00

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Malynda Dorsey Smith

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

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Celebrating Women’s History Month admin Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:57

Happy Friday IT Community!

Please join me in today’s observance of International Women’s Day by reflecting on the many contributions of women in technology. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the very critical role that women play across the Office of Information Technology and the IT community. I am grateful to work alongside and benefit from your contributions. I am also proud to serve among a leadership team where women are represented and reflect the broader community.

Women continue to steer the advancement of technology and its success in our academic, research and operational spaces at Georgia Tech. Earlier this week, the monthly Women in Technology meeting featured a few of those voices – highlighting experiences that range from authenticity in the workplace to narratives and norms that advance how women are represented in IT. Next week, OIT will publish a story that highlights additional voices and their diverse perspectives on progress that has been made in technology and the work still to be done. In the meantime, I encourage you to check out some of the events that will celebrate Women’s History Month across our campus.

I thank each of you for all that you to advance IT at Georgia Tech. Have a great weekend.

Leo

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Georgia Tech Interim Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer Leo Howell reflects in observance of International Women’s Day.

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Georgia Tech Interim Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer Leo Howell reflects in observance of International Women’s Day and highlights the critical role that women play across the Office of Information Technology and the IT community.

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Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:00

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Cybersafety During the Holidays and Beyond

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Cybersafety During the Holidays and Beyond admin Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:10

As online shopping has grown exponentially since the Covid-19 pandemic began, so has the risk for online scams and cyberattacks.

“The holidays present an especially busy time for online activity and, unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage,” said Leo Howell, Georgia Tech chief information security officer. “From creating fake shopping sites to exploiting financial transactions, threats are all around and it is important to remain vigilant.”

Phishing — the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies or individuals to induce people to reveal personal information — is also common.

“The Cyber Security team at Georgia Tech has seen heightened phishing attempts across the campus,” Howell continued. “Email scams typically increase in frequency throughout the holiday season. I routinely encourage employees to double-check matters such as their financial institution’s routing number and their account number provided for direct deposit and instruct students how to detect suspicious emails and text messages.”

The Office of Information Technology offers the following tips to stay safe online this season and beyond:

Always STOP, THINK, and CHECK. Shop reliable websites of retailers you know and trust and visit their sites directly by entering a known, trusted URL into the address bar instead of following a link. Do research on retailers that you are not familiar with, such as looking for and examining consumer reviews, and verify that the retailer has a legitimate mailing address and phone number for sales or support questions.
Be mindful of package tracking emails, fake ecards, charity donation scams, or anything that requests confirmation of purchase information. Double-check email links that appear to be from major retailers and shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS.
If you receive an email, text message, or call with a deal that’s too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Follow up with your own research.

In your Georgia Tech accounts, don’t:

Reset passwords via links sent in emails. Instead, go directly to BuzzPort (buzzport.gatech.edu) or Passport (passport.gatech.edu) URLs to change your passwords.
Respond to job solicitations that you did not apply for or expect.
Click DUO prompts when you have not attempted a login.
Engage with suspicious emails that are sent to your Georgia Tech email account. Instead, immediately forward the email to phishing@gatech.edu.

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Throughout the holiday season and beyond, the Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to stop, think, and check when shopping online and before engaging with suspicious emails and other messages.

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Tue, 12/19/2023 - 12:00

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Cybersafety During the Holidays and Beyond

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Cybersafety During the Holidays and Beyond admin Tue, 12/19/2023 - 14:07

As online shopping has grown exponentially since the Covid-19 pandemic began, so has the risk for online scams and cyberattacks.

Phishing — the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies or individuals to induce people to reveal personal information — is also common.

The Office of Information Technology offers the following tips to stay safe online this season and beyond:

Always STOP, THINK, and CHECK. Shop reliable websites of retailers you know and trust and visit their sites directly by entering a known, trusted URL into the address bar instead of following a link. Do research on retailers that you are not familiar with, such as looking for and examining consumer reviews, and verify that the retailer has a legitimate mailing address and phone number for sales or support questions.
Be mindful of package tracking emails, fake ecards, charity donation scams, or anything that requests confirmation of purchase information. Double-check email links that appear to be from major retailers and shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS.
If you receive an email, text message, or call with a deal that’s too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Follow up with your own research.

In your Georgia Tech accounts, don’t:

Reset passwords via links sent in emails. Instead, go directly to BuzzPort (buzzport.gatech.edu) or Passport (passport.gatech.edu) URLs to change your passwords.
Respond to job solicitations that you did not apply for or expect.
Click DUO prompts when you have not attempted a login.
Engage with suspicious emails that are sent to your Georgia Tech email account. Instead, immediately forward the email to phishing@gatech.edu.

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Tue, 12/19/2023 - 12:00

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