As more university employees work remotely, it’s more important than ever that we all take steps to keep ourselves and the university safe and secure. Here are some tips to keep in mind while working remotely: Avoid Phishing – Many organizations have reported seeing an increase in phishing and malware emails that specifically target remote workers. Be vigilant and follow … [Read more...] about Stay Safe While Working Remotely
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Microsoft has provided a 6-month free trial of their Audio Conferencing in Office 365 software to Missouri State faculty and staff. This software allows up to 250 attendees to call into meetings using their phones. Audio conferencing is useful when users cannot use the Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business applications to attend … [Read more...] about Microsoft Audio Conferencing Now Available
I'd like to warn everyone to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber criminals may send phishing emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, … [Read more...] about Beware of Coronavirus Related Scams
Missouri State's Information Security Office is launching a simulated phishing program to raise awareness of email phishing and assess the preparedness of our staff to respond to this threat. Phishing attacks often 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 … [Read more...] about Simulated Phishing at Missouri State
Self-Service Portal Now Available The new Help Desk Service Portal is now available to all Missouri State users. If you have a technology issue or need to request a service appointment, you can visit MissouriState.edu/HelpDesk to submit a request. In addition to submitting requests for help, the Help Desk Service Portal also has an extensive Knowledge Base full of helpful … [Read more...] about New Help Desk Service Portal