Tip #1 - You are a target to hackers
Don't ever say "It won't happen to me". We are all at risk and the stakes are high - to your personal and financial well-being, and to the University's standing and reputation.
Don't ever say "It won't happen to me". We are all at risk and the stakes are high - to your personal and financial well-being, and to the University's standing and reputation.
- Keeping campus computing resources secure is everyone's responsibility.
- By following the tips below and remaining vigilent, you are doing your part to protect yourself and others.
Tip #2 - Keep software up to date
Installing software updates for your operating system and programs is critical. Always install the latest security updates for your devices:
- Turn on Automatic Updates for your operating system.
- Use web browsers such as Chrome or Firefox that receive frequent, automatic security updates.
- Make sure to keep browser plug-ins (Flash, Java, etc.) up to date.
- Utilize Secunia PSI (free) to find other software on your computer that needs to be updated.
Tip #3 - Avoid Phishing scams - beware of suspicious emails and phone calls
Phishing scams are a constant threat - using various social engineering (link is external) ploys, cyber criminals will attempt to trick you into divulging personal information such as your login ID and password, banking or credit card information.
- Phishing scams can be carried out by phone, text, or through social networking sites - but most commonly by email.
- Be suspicious of any official-looking email message or phone call that asks for personal or financial information.
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