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    Tech Support Scam and Browser Lock

    There have been several reports of Tech Support Scams that begin with a “Browser Lock” pop-up malware notification that opens in full screen view, making it difficult to close.  The pop-up displays a telephone number to call which will lead to the scammer directing you to setup remote screen sharing access through a tool such as teamviewer or logmein.  From there the scammer will try… Read More about Tech Support Scam and Browser Lock.

  • Fri. Oct. 4th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!

    The Encryptids  Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology!  Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be setting… Read More about Fri. Oct. 4th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!.

  • Wed. Sept. 25th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!

    The Encryptids  Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology!  Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be setting… Read More about Wed. Sept. 25th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!.

  • Tip: Using Social Media Securely

    Using Social Media Securely Social media is a big part of people’s everyday life. It can connect us with our family and friends, inform us about upcoming events, and is used more now than ever. Here are some tips for keeping your social media usage secure. Use a strong password that is unique to a single account. You can help keep your passwords organized, strong,… Read More about Tip: Using Social Media Securely.

Last updated: September 6, 2023
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