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Information Technology Services
‘Tis the Season… for Scams
It’s that time of year again! We’re all decked out and wrapped up for some holiday cheer when scam artists come out to prey on the generosity of good-hearted people who are just trying to be in the holiday mood. Fake charities, malicious websites, and phishing emails are all part of their repertoire. Here are [Read More]
Recognize and Report Phishing
When criminals go phishing, you don’t have to take the bait. See it, so you don’t click it. Phishing is when criminals use emails to lure you into clicking on malicious content and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device. It’s easy to avoid a scam email once you know what [Read More]
KEEP ALL YOUR SOFTWARE UP-TO-DATE
One of the easiest ways to keep your information secure is to keep your software and apps updated. Update often. Software updates provide security patches to keep your applications and data secure. Always keeping your software updated is an easy way to stay a step ahead of cybercriminals. Get it from the source. When [Read More]
USE STRONG PASSWORDS AND A PASSWORD MANAGER
Stay safe online with this year’s four basic cybersecurity behaviors that will set you up for success. A solid first step is using strong passwords and a password manager. Data source: PC Mag https://www.pcmag.com/news/average-us-internet-user-is-locked-out-of-10-accounts-per-month Strong passwords can be long or complex (ITS recommends ways to use passphrases to create a strong password). And cybersecurity [Read More]
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA) – USE IT EVERYWHERE TO SAFE SAFE ONLINE!
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is a security measure that requires anyone logging into an account to prove their identity with a two-step process. It makes it twice as hard for criminals to access an online account. Using MFA with your online accounts is one of the most important things you can do to stay safe [Read More]
Technology Training
- Teaching with Teams November 28, 2023
- Research Computing Facilitation Office Hour December 6, 2023