Please be aware that phishing scams are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated. Phishing is a type of fraud in which criminals use emails, text messages, phone calls, or fake websites to impersonate a trusted organization or individual. Their goal is to trick you into providing sensitive information, clicking a malicious link, opening an attachment, or […]
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Phishing Alert: Suspicious Email Targeting ATU Users
The Office of Information Systems has been alerted to a phishing email campaign targeting Arkansas Tech University users. The message may appear to come from the recipient’s own email address or another trusted ATU sender and uses the subject line:Payroll Update – Revised Salary & Performance BonusThis email contains a QR code that directs users […]
Public Service Announcement: iPhone Security Update Available (iOS 26.3)
Office of Information Systems – Public Service Announcement Apple has released iOS 26.3 to address an important security issue that Apple reports may have been used in highly targeted attacks. We encourage all iPhone users-especially anyone with an ATU-issued phone-to update to the latest available iOS version as soon as possible. To update: Settings → […]
Scam Alert: Texts Impersonating ATU IT Staff
ATU has received reports of a scam text impersonating the “IT Help Center” that claims the recipient is no longer an ATU Student and asks them to reply YES/NO to keep their account active; in some cases the sender references an old password to build trust, then pressures the recipient to change their password and […]
Supervisor Secured Access Reminder
The Office of Information Security would like to remind Supervisors that it is time to review and certify the position-associated secured access for the fiscal year 2025-2026, as required by Arkansas State Law. Additional information is available in the One Tech Supervisor Card. If you have an questions, please contact the Office of Information Security.