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A backup is a second copy (or more) of your digital files and it can protect you from data loss. You can access this backup if your device or data becomes inaccessible, destroyed, or damaged. Data...
A browser extension is essentially a small piece of software that performs a function or adds a feature to a browser client. Since extensions are given special authorizations within the browser, they...
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a community of organizations and individuals seeking actionable security resources. As a member of this community, the UC Berkeley campus has access to...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer...
It's easy for our digital selves to get cluttered and disorganized. A proper Marie Kondo approach to thinning out old files can keep your devices and information more secure. Plus it can improve the...
Identity (ID) theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. The identity thief may use your personal information to apply for credit cards, file taxes...
Email communication theory is largely different from email communication reality. If messages include phishy email characteristics they can be skipped over and miss their intended audience. Plus, they...
Welcome to the Info (in a) Sec Newsletter home page. In our newsletters we’ll share a little bit about the projects we are working on, the services we provide, things we think you’ll be interested in...
Creating strong, unique passwords for each of your personal and work accounts isn't a chore when you use a password manager like LastPass. LastPass can generate and remember passwords for you - no...
Phishing is an attack used to steal usernames, passwords, credit card information, Social Security numbers, and/or other sensitive data. Learn how to identify, report, and avoid these attacks.
