Towson University Office of Technology Services

10/13/2026

Stop reusing passwords! 🔑 If one site is breached, hackers will use that same combo to access your other accounts.🛡️Protect them with long, unique passwords.

10/06/2026

Delaying updates gives hackers an open window to exploit known weaknesses🛡️Protect your personal devices:
1️⃣Turn on auto-updates
2️⃣Update apps & your OS
3️⃣Restart regularly so patches install
Learn more https://bit.ly/4rpKkaK

10/02/2026

🪝Get a suspicious email? Too-good-to-be-true loan/scholarship offer? 🛡️Pause & verify via official channels.

10/01/2026

🪝Phishing isn't just email anymore-it's also texts, social media & fake job offers.⚠️Red flags: urgent hacked/prize hooks or gift card/crypto requests.🛡️Think before you click! Learn more towson.edu/phishing

Phishing is an email scam that tries to deceive consumers into disclosing personal information including credit card or bank account info, Social Security numbers or passwords. Phishing emails also typically intend to install malware or cause damage to computer systems.

09/22/2026

Protect yourself (and TU): think before you click. Forward suspicious emails to [email protected] then delete. Check scams against current examples in the TU Phish Tank: launch through Towson.edu/phishing

09/15/2026

Did you know there’s a knowledge base for TU’s IT services? It’s called TechHelp and it’s searchable for self-help docs 24/7: techhelp.towson.edu. Sign in with your TU NetID to access more articles!

Exceptionally powerful and friendly web-based software for technical support.

09/10/2026

Faculty/staff: Attend the CCLT Classroom Technology Basics Workshop on Sept. 11 to:
✅Master in-room tech systems
✅Learn quick troubleshooting tips
✅Get answers to your tech questions
Register & see times/locations: https://bit.ly/4x9Nh0U

09/08/2026

📢 Attention Students! 📢 Got questions about Duo, Wi-Fi, NetID, laptop services, M365 or Blackboard? Get answers in person! Just drop by the OTS Tech Table at the CLA fall coffee session and we can help! ☕️

📅TODAY!
🕒9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍CLA, outside of 2118

See you there! 👋

09/01/2026

Check out these essential tips for success when using Blackboard! https://bit.ly/3URezuI

Pro tips to make tracking and submitting assignments faster and hassle free

08/25/2026

The OTS Technology Support Desk is here to help! For laptop repair, ResNet support, or general tech help, visit us in Cook Library’s Academic Commons or online, chat, call or text. towson.edu/techsupport