Recently, universities across the country have been targeted in phishing and ransomware attacks. Phishing attacks use deceptive email convince you to enter your username and password on a fake web page, then exploit this access to send other phishing messages from your account, change your direct deposit information or steal data. Ransomware attacks often use email containing a … [Read more...] about Avoid Ransomware and Phishing
An email impersonation scam is an email-based scheme designed to impersonate key officials, like Deans and Department Heads, with the hope of stealing money from you and the university. This post will focus on how to recognize an email impersonation scam and avoid becoming a victim of one. Recognizing an email impersonation scam Check the "from" address line in the … [Read more...] about Email Impersonation Scams: How to Recognize Them & Protect Yourself
Whether you’re a student, business professional, or someone looking for a little extra storage, USB flash drives are a great option to satisfy your storage needs. However, there are some risks that you should be aware of when it comes to lost USB flash drives and this post will be discussing those risks and how to protect yourself against them. Potential risks associated with … [Read more...] about What to do if you find a USB drive: How to protect yourself & your data
Routine upgrades to the University’s mission critical networks and information systems are necessary to provide reliable and secure technology-related services. These upgrade activities are scheduled for times when the disruption to the University community are minimized. Plan accordingly, as the University’s networks and information systems will be unavailable during the … [Read more...] about Information Services Planned Upgrade Day Scheduled for January 2, 2019
Working from home can be a great alternative for a lot of people in the workforce but it is important to realize that some opportunities may be a scam with the purpose of stealing your money and private information. If you come across any job offers that uses generic language or is extremely vague, you should be extremely cautious as it is likely a scam designed … [Read more...] about Work Scams: How to Recognize & Protect Yourself Against Them