Recently, cybercriminals have impersonated at least four Missouri State administrators in fraudulent emails. These criminals have attempted to use targeted, fraudulent emails to steal University funds, as well as personal data that could be used to impersonate or steal from Missouri State employees and students. Due to the knowledge and vigilance of the employees targeted, no … [Read more...] about Beware of Cybercriminals Targeting Missouri State
Identifying Fake Wifi Any wifi signal that isn't secure could be used by cyber-criminals to track you online and steal your usernames and passwords. Avoid them with these tricks: If you don't recognize the name of a wifi network, think twice before connecting to it. Pay close attention to the exact name; hackers might create spoof networks such as … [Read more...] about Bogus Wifi Warnings
The holidays are here, and we want you to be safe and secure through Winter Break. Here are some things you can do to have safe, secure, and happy holidays. Avoid Suspicious Wi-Fi Networks - Angry elves can steal your data by setting up fake Wi-Fi networks and waiting for you to connect to them. Only use networks you recognize and trust. Don’t use Unknown USB’s - It … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from the Information Security Office
YOUR SMARTPHONE is probably one of the most important items in your life. You can secure yourself against potential loss or theft using built-in tools to locate your phone. However, you must set these up before you lose your phone. Be prepared. For iPhone Go to Settings > iCloud Turn on Find My iPhone For Android Go to Settings > Security … [Read more...] about Preventing Loss of Your iPhone or Android
