Cybersecurity Awareness

Cybersecurity Videos

Security is a shared responsibility. We all have a part to play.

Too busy to read our articles? Here are three, short videos to give you some tools to help you protect your data.

Scammers are Exploiting Coronavirus Fears to Phish Users

March 9, 2020
Attackers have been sending emails that feed on concerns about COVID-19 to spread malware, trick them into sharing account credentials, or opening malicious attachments.

Traffic Light Protocol

Overview

The Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) was created to facilitate greater sharing of information. TLP is a set of designations used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with appropriate audiences.

TLP uses four colors to define sharing boundaries to be applied by the recipient(s) indicating when and how sensitive information can be shared, and by facilitating more frequent and effective collaboration. TLP is optimized for ease of adoption, human readability and person-to-person sharing; it may be used in automated sharing exchanges...

Ransomware Toolkit

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Ransomware is not new; but, it's been popping up more and more in higher ed. Each week brings news of colleges and universities that have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. Some hackers demand payment, while others steal personal data (to sell to identity thieves). Whatever the motives are,...

Ransomware

Learn how to protect yourself from ransomware with these flyers, tips, and videos.

Securing IoT Devices

While many have come to rely on Internet of Things (IoT) devices for added efficiency and convenience, the devices are also entry points cybercriminals can use to violate your security and privacy. According to Symantec’s 2019 Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR 24), “IoT devices experience an average of 5,200 attacks per month. Routers and connected cameras were the main source of IoT attacks accounting for over 90 percent of activity.” Various IoT devices have been exploited: baby monitors; security...

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Declutter Your Digital Files

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 speed and performance of your devices.

Here are a few things you can do to improve your digital security and online safety:

1. Review Online Accounts Delete any online accounts no longer in use. If an account is still in use, remove any information that is no longer needed, like saved credit cards or documents in cloud storage. Review the privacy and security settings on websites...