Scammers use email to try and steal your passwords, account numbers, Social Security numbers and other personal identifying information (PII). They try to gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts.

Cyber attackers have been very sophisticated and consistent in sending phishing emails attempting to gain access to our networks and information. These attempts can range from very spammy looking emails, to very targeted and spear phishing in nature.

It’s a new semester and you may need some assistance installing software for your course(s) from the Available Licensed Software RPI offers?

So, you need to take notes for a meeting or in class, why not use Microsoft OneNote and be able to easily share these notes with others!

Please read the entire announcement -  RPI Learning Management System (Blackboard Learn SaaS Release) Instructors, Designers and TAs

Do Submit a course request if:

Students can easily assign a preferred first name and add an alternate email and emergency contact.

NOTE: Please note changes can take up to 24 hours

Do you want to add a preferred first name?

Did you know you can talk to your computer and see your text on the screen? The Dictate (Speech-to-Text) feature available in most Microsoft applications lets you do just that!

The DotCIO wants to alert the Rensselaer community to an increase in sophisticated phishing emails attempting to steal credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data:  

Does your laptop seem a little slow or has shut down for no reason? These helpful IT hints can assist you!

Examples of some best practices:

Is your Operating System up-to-date?

Have a simple project to work on with a team? Consider using Microsoft Planner for organizing and managing teamwork.  It’s free and part of the Office 365 suite!