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Tis the Season…for Scams!
Shop with care this holiday season! The cyber security firm Checkpoint reports a 178% increase in fake shopping sites that can steal your personal information and drain your bank account. According to the Better Business Bureau, online buying scams now make up more than a third of all reported scams. How can you shop safely? [Read More]
Cybersecurity First
The fourth and final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about making security a priority. For institutions like UNCG, this means building security into the products and processes we use every day. As individuals and members of the UNCG community we should… Complete required cybersecurity training to keep the organization safe. Stay on top [Read More]
Explore. Experience. Share.
This week is Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week led by National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). This week-long campaign encourages everyone to explore cybersecurity careers. The dynamic field of cybersecurity is rapidly growing and has opportunities for students, veterans, and those seeking a career change. Contact the UNCG Career Services Center at 336.334.5454 or [email protected] for [Read More]
Fight the Phish!
Phish·ing \ˈfi-shiŋ\ noun The act of deceiving an online user in order to gain private information by posing as a legitimate company. Since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, phishing attacks and scams have thrived. Today, phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents. Do you know how to recognize phishing emails? [Read More]
DoUh@veA$tr0ngP@s$w0rd?
(Do You Have A Strong Password?) You know…you’re supposed to have strong passwords so that hackers can’t guess them, and that you’re supposed to have different passwords (passphrases like the title of this article are even better) for different accounts. Keeping up with all of that is a challenge! That’s where password managers come in. [Read More]
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