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#276 Beware “CEO Fraud” & W2 Scams 

February 10, 2017

An increasing incidence of this type of cyber scam is cause for awareness and strong preventative measures.

 

#275 Five great LastPass features you should know about 

February 3, 2017

Here are five LastPass features that extend its use beyond a simple password store.

 

#272 Get Your Passwords Under Control 

September 29, 2016

With so many digital tools that require passwords, it’s difficult to create memorable passwords that are both unique and hard to guess. Use LastPass to get control of your passwords for National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

 

# 271 Secure Your Mobile Devices 

September 28, 2016

Smartphones and tablets offer convenience but pose unique security risks. Protect yourself with these mobile security tips as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

 

# 273 Cyber Security To-Do 

September 28, 2016

Celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness month by checking out these  quick steps towards improving your cyber security!

 

#270 It’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month! 

September 28, 2016

Freshen up your cyber security know-how with these steps to avoid being hooked by phishing attacks.

 

#256 Apple Security Update 

April 13, 2015

Apple has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities that have been discovered in Apple’s OS X, Safari, iOS, and Xcode products that could allow remote code execution.

 

#252 Reminder: Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attacks 

February 5, 2015

Email scams often appear to originate from a legitimate and reputable source. Please take care and notify ITS of any suspicious emails. Your security is always worth our time.

 

#241 Prepare Your Laptop For The Fall Semester 

August 19, 2014

Before the semester begins, it’s important to make sure your laptop is secure and up to date by configuring automatic software updates and installing antivirus software (which the University provides).

 

#235 Remove Hidden Data and Personal Information From Documents 

June 2, 2014

Documents often contain hidden data and personal information that could be harmful to the author if distributed.  Here are instructions on how to remove hidden data and personal information from documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

 

Staff Digital Cleanup Program 

June 2, 2014

ITS will be working with each department to locate and either delete or secure sensitive data on staff PCs and network drives.  The program also involves removing old and large files from the U and G Drives, as well as cleaning up email and reviewing archive policies.

 

Reminder: How to Identify Phishing Attempts 

May 2, 2014

Because phishing attempts have grown more and more sophisticated, it’s important to remain skeptical about unsolicited emails from addresses or people that you don’t recognize.  Here are some tips to help you identify a phishing attempt.