Today we honor the brave men and women who served our nation.
We are especially proud of the veterans in OTS who continue to serve through their work at Lone Star College.
Thank you for your service! 🫡❤️💙
#VeteransDay #LoneStarCollege #OTS
Today we honor the brave men and women who served our nation.
We are especially proud of the veterans in OTS who continue to serve through their work at Lone Star College.
Thank you for your service! 🫡❤️💙
#VeteransDay #LoneStarCollege #OTS
✅ Quiz yourself
✅ Get concepts explained in new ways
❌ Don’t let AI do your assignments
Level up your learning. You’ve got this! 💪✨
#StudySmart #AIatLSC #OTiS
✅ Quiz yourself
✅ Get concepts explained in new ways
❌ Don’t let AI do your assignments
Level up your learning. You’ve got this! 💪✨
#StudySmart #AIatLSC #OTiS
His leadership on the LSC-NorthHarris Wi-Fi upgrade brought faster, stronger connectivity to campus. 👏📶
Way to go, Jude! #OTSProud #LoneStarCollege
His leadership on the LSC-NorthHarris Wi-Fi upgrade brought faster, stronger connectivity to campus. 👏📶
Way to go, Jude! #OTSProud #LoneStarCollege
Taylor got a fake bank email:
"Suspicious activity! Click NOW!"
Taylor paused & asked:
❤️ Strong feelings? Yes
❓ Unexpected? Yes
💰 Action required? Yes
🚩 RED FLAGS
Didn't click. Went to bank directly. No issues.
30 seconds saved everything.
Taylor got a fake bank email:
"Suspicious activity! Click NOW!"
Taylor paused & asked:
❤️ Strong feelings? Yes
❓ Unexpected? Yes
💰 Action required? Yes
🚩 RED FLAGS
Didn't click. Went to bank directly. No issues.
30 seconds saved everything.
3 ways to report to OTS:
📧 Outlook: "Report Message" button
📞 Call: 281.318.HELP
💻 Form: LoneStar.eduITHelp
When in doubt, report it.
3 ways to report to OTS:
📧 Outlook: "Report Message" button
📞 Call: 281.318.HELP
💻 Form: LoneStar.eduITHelp
When in doubt, report it.
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
We shared how our AI chatbot Ellis C supports students AND frees advisors for more 1:1 help. 💙
Proud of our team + Advising Chatbot Steering Committee for building a tool that makes a real impact! 🌟
1️⃣ "Part-time assistant" → fake check → buy gift cards → check bounces → you lose $
2️⃣ Fake "Chancellor" email → asks for gift cards → SCAM
3️⃣ "Free piano" → pay shipping → no piano arrives
Report suspicious messages to OTS!
1️⃣ "Part-time assistant" → fake check → buy gift cards → check bounces → you lose $
2️⃣ Fake "Chancellor" email → asks for gift cards → SCAM
3️⃣ "Free piano" → pay shipping → no piano arrives
Report suspicious messages to OTS!
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
Thanks to our OTS team + faculty teaching hybrid & online — learning can happen anywhere! 🚀
7.6M ft of cable
50K data connections
1,998 access points
38K users online at once
16K mobile devices
325K Wi-Fi connections/mo
#NationalInternetDay
🚩 Scam red flags:
Unrealistic promises
"Act now!" pressure
Asks for personal info
Poor grammar
Suspicious sender
Unsolicited
Don't click. Report. Delete.
#CSAM2025 #ScamAlert
🚩 Scam red flags:
Unrealistic promises
"Act now!" pressure
Asks for personal info
Poor grammar
Suspicious sender
Unsolicited
Don't click. Report. Delete.
#CSAM2025 #ScamAlert
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
Recognizing and Reporting Scams 🚨
Today's scam: "Wrong Number" texts
They text like they know you. You reply "wrong number." They keep chatting. Weeks later: the pitch.
❌ Don't reply to unknowns
✅ Report, block & delete
Software Updates Week recap:✅ Don't click "Remind me later" ✅ Turn on auto-updates ✅ Don't hesitate to update ✅ Updates = cyber self-care
Updated your devices? 🎉
Haven't yet? This weekend. 10 minutes.
Next week: Scam recognition (final week!)
Software Updates Week recap:✅ Don't click "Remind me later" ✅ Turn on auto-updates ✅ Don't hesitate to update ✅ Updates = cyber self-care
Updated your devices? 🎉
Haven't yet? This weekend. 10 minutes.
Next week: Scam recognition (final week!)
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
Update Now ✅ 🎉
Watch what happens when you make the right choice.
Don't hesitate when you see an update notification.
Every day you wait = every day you're vulnerable.
Click "Update Now" immediately. Celebrate the confetti. Stay secure.
#UpdateNow
You take care of your body & mind.
Don't forget your digital health.
Keeping devices & apps updated = protecting yourself from threats.
Software updates = digital self-care
✅ Update when prompted
✅ Enable auto-updates
✅ Keep apps current
You take care of your body & mind.
Don't forget your digital health.
Keeping devices & apps updated = protecting yourself from threats.
Software updates = digital self-care
✅ Update when prompted
✅ Enable auto-updates
✅ Keep apps current
Turn on automatic updates.
One setting change = continuous security protection.
No more "Remind me later"
No more manual installs
No more vulnerability windows
Set it once. Stay protected forever.
Enable it today: Phone | Computer | Apps
Turn on automatic updates.
One setting change = continuous security protection.
No more "Remind me later"
No more manual installs
No more vulnerability windows
Set it once. Stay protected forever.
Enable it today: Phone | Computer | Apps
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
His company sent the patch. He clicked "Remind me later."
Hackers found his unpatched machine.
Malware installed. Data stolen. Don't be Victor.
When updates arrive:
❌ Don't click "Remind me later"
✅ Install NOW
MFA Week = making yourselves difficult to scam.
Did you enable MFA?
Email ✅
Bank ✅
Password manager ✅
Social media ✅
Work ✅
If yes: You're now way more secure. 💪
If not: 2-5 minutes this weekend and you're good.
MFA Week = making yourselves difficult to scam.
Did you enable MFA?
Email ✅
Bank ✅
Password manager ✅
Social media ✅
Work ✅
If yes: You're now way more secure. 💪
If not: 2-5 minutes this weekend and you're good.
Enable MFA on every account that offers it.
Hackers want easy targets. You're not it.
Email ✅
Bank ✅
Social media ✅
Work ✅
Shopping ✅
Password manager ✅
Be difficult. Hackers hate difficult.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
Enable MFA on every account that offers it.
Hackers want easy targets. You're not it.
Email ✅
Bank ✅
Social media ✅
Work ✅
Shopping ✅
Password manager ✅
Be difficult. Hackers hate difficult.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
For the first time in 15 years, Lone Star College-North Harris has a new “LoneStar” Wi-Fi network — faster, simpler, and smarter.
Students & employees are calling it “lightning fast” and “seamless.” 🚀
Welcome to the Digital Campus Era!
Setting up MFA: 5 minutes
Recovering a hacked account:
Hours of forms
Days of waiting
Weeks of stress
Sometimes NEVER
5 minutes now > weeks of chaos later.
Enable MFA today.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
Setting up MFA: 5 minutes
Recovering a hacked account:
Hours of forms
Days of waiting
Weeks of stress
Sometimes NEVER
5 minutes now > weeks of chaos later.
Enable MFA today.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
MFA: Not enabled ❌
Result: Hacked 😱
Watch the video ⬇️
One password isn't enough. Even if it's unique to you, it's guessable.
MFA = the backup that saves you.
Enable it this week.
#CSAM2025 #MFA #CyberSmart
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
“The new Wi-Fi is lightening fast… No more looking for a better connection.” — Dean Ellen Turnell
Optimized LoneStar Wi-Fi is live, up to 6x faster & stronger coverage inside buildings! ⚡
#LoneStarCollege #OptimizedWiFi
Password security = 16+ chars, unique passwords, password manager.
Week 2: Coming Monday
MFA = your password's bodyguard 🛡️
#CSAM2025 #CyberSmart #LSCOTS
Password security = 16+ chars, unique passwords, password manager.
Week 2: Coming Monday
MFA = your password's bodyguard 🛡️
#CSAM2025 #CyberSmart #LSCOTS
Does "PayPal" really go to paypa1-secure(dot)xyz? 😳
Scammers create lookalike URLs counting on you not to notice that "0" instead of "O"
10 seconds of checking = hours of disaster avoided.
#NotTodayScammers #CSAM2025
Does "PayPal" really go to paypa1-secure(dot)xyz? 😳
Scammers create lookalike URLs counting on you not to notice that "0" instead of "O"
10 seconds of checking = hours of disaster avoided.
#NotTodayScammers #CSAM2025
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi
And this is just the beginning… next up: @LSCTomball! 🌟
#LoneStarCollege #DigitalCampus #OptimizedWiFi