If you lose your smartphone, you may lose some extremely personal information along with it. Smartphones often contain emails, usernames, passwords, banking information, sometimes even social security numbers. What can you do to safeguard your data? The answer may be surprisingly simple. Set a password on your phone: Protecting your phone with a passcode is absolutely … [Read more...] about Protect Your Smartphone, Protect Yourself
As we wind down from a busy semester and leap into finals week, it can be easy to let your guard down when protecting your information. Here is a little refresher for avoiding phishing attacks. Phishing is an attack on your computer using email or malicious websites to solicit personal information, often financial. These attacks typically come in the form of an email from a … [Read more...] about Be Aware of Phishing Scams
Tablets are excellent computing devices – they’re versatile, portable, and quite practical. But did you know that tablets, just like laptops and desktops, are vulnerable to hackers and malicious software? Follow these tips to put a lock on your information throughout the year: Use a password – Protect your tablet with a personal identification number (PIN) or password. … [Read more...] about Is Your Tablet Secure?
As we dive into a new semester, take a moment to review the Missouri State University policy on passwords, and tips on how to keep your information secure. Per university policy, all passwords must: Never be shared Have at least eight characters Be changed at least every 120 days Not be a repeat of your previous password Contain at least three of the … [Read more...] about Is Your Password Secure?
Your BearPass password is the key to keeping your private information safe and secure. There are a few things that you can do to keep your password safe. Don't use the same password more than once. Using your BearPass password on a non-university site puts you at risk. The more places you use your password, the more chances an attacker has to steal it. Don't share your … [Read more...] about Password Safety