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June 1, 2016
A virtual private network (VPN) can provide you with secure, authenticated remote access to campus networks, resources, and services whether you're located on campus or miles away. Here are the benefits installing a VPN client.
May 13, 2016
April 29th, 2016
I'm hoping that by now you have followed my previous advice and are using a password manger to store and generate all your passwords. Now all you need is for me to tell you how to come up with a super strong master passphrase for your vault. If you aren't then I suggest you go back and read my previous blog post. If you don't, then let me tell you this, I have a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career... You get the picture.
February 16, 2016
Have you ever seen a pop-up like the one above while browsing the internet? You are surfing the internet, when suddenly your screen is full of popups warning you about an infection on your computer, with windows saying “Click Here” or as in the case above, “Call this number”. It is an easy scam to fall for if you aren’t careful, and can have devastating consequences.
January 27, 2016
“I just want to feel safe online.”
What do you mean: “Criminals have my password.”?
“Getting my credit card number stolen was an embarrassing hassle.”
January 4, 2016
You and your information are everywhere. When you're online you leave a trail of "digital exhaust" in the form of cookies, GPS data, social network posts, and e-mail exchanges, among others. It is critical to learn how to protect yourself and guard your privacy. Your identity and even your bank account could be at risk!
January 4, 2016
One of the goals of the InfoSec team is to raise awareness on campus of new and emerging threats online. In this blog post we look at Malvertising – what it is and how you can protect yourself and your data.
What is Malvertising?
December 10, 2015
Do you have a home network? Is it properly secured? The following article was published by the US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) and offers some a great resource on how to secure your home network to protect yourself and your data.
December 10, 2015
Are you expecting to receive a new computer or tablet from Santa this year? The following article was published by the US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) and offers some excellent advice and things to think about before you connect that new device to the internet.
Why Should I Care About Computer Security?