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Tech Tip Tuesday (October 21, 2025)

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month


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If something feels off - a strange tone, mismatched lighting, or odd lip-sync - pause before reacting or sharing.

 

Avoid personal info, and don’t reuse passwords across accounts.

 

 

Tip: The longer the phrase, the stronger the protection.

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Meet

Dr. Deepfake — Master of Digital Deception

From the dark corners of the internet comes Dr. Deepfake, a cyber trickster who uses artificial intelligence to create fake videos, photos, and voices that look and sound real. Her tools can imitate anyone! Teachers, principals, celebrities, CEOs... no one is safe! She tricks people into believing what isn’t true.

Dr. Deepfake’s goal? To steal trust. She can make a video of someone saying things they never said or create a fake voicemail asking you to send money, reset a password, or share confidential information.

 

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How to Outsmart Dr. Deepfake

  • A👀 passkeyLook closely is— watch for unnatural blinking, lip-sync errors, or lighting that doesn’t match.


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    Passkeys

    • protect against phishing and make sign-ins faster.
    You can set one up in your Google Account settings:

 

Create a Passkey for Google

 

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Blaze King

Director of Information Technology

Email: bking@ulusd.org
Website: ulusd.org
Location: 750 Old Lucerne Road, Upper Lake, CA, USA
Phone: 707-275-9139
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