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This page contains PSAs posted between August 7th, 2022 - January 7th, 2023.

Happy New Year 2023 from ICT Student Technology & Planning
January 1 - January 7
Protect your phone. Use a passcode or user authentication to lock your phone. This can be a PIN, biometrics, pattern drawing, etc.
December 18 - December 24
Vista Del Monte is open 24/7 all winter long.
December 13 - January 2
Happy Holidays! Be safe and secure online this winter!
December 11 - January 2
Stay safe online. Avoid using public WiFi to share personal or sensitive information such as credit cards, addresses, etc.
December 11 - December 17
For finals week lab hours (Dec 4th - 10th), visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/labs.
December 4 - December 10
Congratulations 2022 grads, from ICT Student Technology & Planning
December 4 - December 10
Attention Students! All rented equipment is due back by December 16th. Questions? Call 575-646-6858 or email stpequiprent@nmsu.edu
December 4 - December 10
Left something in the computer labs? Ask a lab associate at Hardman Jacobs or Pete's Place
November 27 - December 3
Have you received a suspicious email? If so, do not click on any links, and report it to abuse@nmsu.edu
November 27 - December 3
Make sure to update your web browsers!
November 13 - November 19
Smishing is an unexpected text message, that may appear personal to you, but contains a link to a malicious webpage, email, or phone number. Stay guarded! Don't click the link, and delete the text.
November 13 - November 19
If you receive a phishing email, report it to abuse@nmsu.edu. Do not click any links inside.
November 13 - November 19
NMSU will never ask for your passphrase using a google form.
November 11 - November 19
Away from campus? A VPN is the best way to ensure your NMSU traffic is encrypted as it travels across the internet. Visit vpn.nmsu.edu to download NMSU's VPN.
November 6 - November 12
For instructions on using Aggie Schedule Builder, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/aggie-schedule-builder.
November 6 - November 12
If you've linked to an old NMSU site that used WordPress, then it is likely that link is broken. If you can't find the right link, try contacting webcomm@nmsu.edu.
November 6 - November 12
Don't lose your only way to verify two factor authentication. Be protected against those unforeseen situations by setting up an additional method of authentication at: kb.nmsu.edu/108898.
October 30 - November 5
Beware of Social Engineering. When hackers can't exploit a security vulnerability, they may try using info publicly available online to dupe you into giving them access to your systems and private info.
October 30 - November 5
Keep Track of Your Digital Footprint. It is important to keep track of your social media accounts, and to delete accounts you aren't using, while ensuring that you create strong passwords that you change regularly.
October 30 - November 5
NMSU has stopped using Sophos in favor of Windows Defender. For more information, visit inside.nmsu.edu/infosec/removing-sophos
October 23 - October 29
Everyone who attends the online Cybersecurity Awareness Presentations will be entered into a raffle to win a gift. For access to Zoom Rooms, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/cybersecurity-month
October 23 - October 29
Always lock your phone with a code or password. Update and back up your phone often. Install the "find my device" or "find my iPhone" apps on your phone. Alert your provider if your phone goes missing ASAP!"
October 23 - October 29
Malicious threats and hackers don't always want to steal your data. Sometimes their end goal is to encrypt or erase it. Back up your important data to have an ultimate recovery tool!
October 23 - October 29
Use Two Factor Authentication. Two factor authentication provides two layers of security measures. If a hacker can accurately guess your passphrase, there is still an additional security measure in place to ensure your account is not breached!
October 16 - October 22
Do not click any links in a suspicious or unsolicited email. Do not reply to emails asking for NMSU credentials or personal banking information.
October 16 - October 22
Clicking without thinking is reckless. Malicious links can do damage in several ways, so ensure they are from trusted senders before clicking.
October 9 - October 15
Windows Key + L will lock your computer. Never leave a computer logged in and unattended, even if you will be gone only a moment!
October 9 - October 15
Use strong passwords and biometric features on your phone. Don't automatically connect to public wi-fi. Ensure you turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Always download with caution.
October 2 - October 8
Don't need it? Delete it! Clean your device regularly and remove unnecessary data to prevent hackers from stealing your information when you no longer need it.
October 2 - October 8
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a month dedicated to creating resources and communication for organizations to talk to their community about staying safe online. For more info, visit staysafeonline.org
October 2 - October 8
Just hang up as soon as you recognize a fraudulent call! real police will never call you to make threats and demand money over the phone! Report scammers to the NMSU police by calling 575-646-3311.

September 25 - October 1

If you find a broken link on any NMSU website, report it to webcomm@nmsu.edu.

September 25 - October 1

ICT Help Desk now open for walk-ins, Monday - Friday 8 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm. Hardman Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center. 575-646-1840. Can help with 2FA, NMSU Accounts, Virus removal, Software Installation, Network Registration, Passphrases

September 18 - September 24

There are several broken links on NMSU webpages across the university system. If you see a broken link, let us know at webcomm@nmsu.edu.

September 11 - September 17

STAC seeks student representatives from ACES, Arts and Sciences, NMSU Online, Graduate School, Business, and HEST. If you are interested in joining, email it-talk@nmsu.edu.

September 11 - September 17

In Remembrance, 9/11. In honor of those who lost their lives, please take a moment to remember.

September 11 - September 12

Are you using NMSU wifi to do online banking, make purchases, or access personal info? If so, use AggieAir-WPA2. AggieAir-WPA2 uses 2-way encryption to protect sensitive information from others.

September 4 - September 10

Business Complex Room 309 Computer Lab Hours. Mon - Thu 8 am - 9 pm. Sat - Sun closed. WEPA Printing now available!

September 4 - September 10

You can customize your myNMSU homepage to get your favorite pages! Just drag and drop items from the launch pas list into the favorites box or click the "+Add" button and paste the url!

August 28 - September 3

Never share your passphrase with anybody. NMSU will never ask for your passphrase or any other private information through email.

August 28 - September 3

Access Office 365 for free! Login to myNMSU and select "Office 365 Apps," in the quick launch menu. Then select "Install Office" in the top right corner.

August 28 - September 3

Visit digitalsignage.nmsu.edu to learn about putting your ad on our screens.

August 21 - August 27

Use your phone to sign into campus printers! Add your student ID to you mobile device, and tap it against the printer's ID reader. To learn how, visit idcard.nmsu.edu/mobile-id.

August 21 - August 27

Make sure to register your device and set up Two Factor Authentication (2FA)!

August 21 - August 27

For information on or resetting you myNMSU passphrase, visit kb.nmsu.edu/120467

August 14 - August 20

For lab hours, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/labs.

August 14 - August 20

Free printing funds are given to students each semester. For more info, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/aggie-print.

August 14 - August 20

Resources for students include computer labs, equipment rentals, and the Zoom IT Help Desk. For more information, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu.

August 14 - August 20

For instructional videos on Aggie Schedule builder, visit studenttech.nmsu.edu/aggie-schedule-builder.

August 7 - August 13