National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025

Artificial intelligence is not just writing stories or creating funny memes anymore. It is working behind the scenes in almost every area, including crime. Cybercriminals now use AI to cook up convincing scams, fake videos and even phony news. That is where you come in. This month, we are putting you in the role of digital detective. Grab your magnifying glass, and prepare to catch the clues that reveal an attacker with AI. If you have any questions about cybersecurity or spot something suspicious, ask us! We’re here to help. See the various events we will be offering below!

AI-generated visuals are improving fast, but they still leave clues behind. These are called artifacts.
Learn about easy to detect artifacts

AI-powered scams do not just use fake audio — they also create forged documents and malicious links designed to look real.
Learn their mental tricks

AI can write convincing emails or fake news stories.
Learn how to spot phishing attempts

AI is getting better, which means spotting fakes requires an expert eye.
Learn about harder to detect artifacts

Want to hang the posters in your office or classroom?
Download the printable posters

Would you like further information or need to ask the Office of Information Security a question? Come by our information table.
See the information table schedule

Do you have any hard drives sitting around that really need shredding? If they had any important information in the past, this makes sure no one can recover that information.
See the shredder schedule

Remember cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the IT Office of Information Security  by emailing security-incident@tamucc.edu. Thank you for being an active detective aiding in our cybersecurity success!

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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, empower your team to outsmart AI-powered cyber threats with Ketron Evans, Cybersecurity Expert. In this engaging video, Ketron guides you through the evolving landscape of AI-driven deception, helping you recognize and respond to tactics used by cybercriminals. From spotting deepfakes and AI-generated videos to identifying manipulated audio, images, and suspicious messages or links, this video reinforces essential cybersecurity best practices and builds confidence in navigating today’s digital threats.

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