Category: Security Awareness
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Coronavirus “Safety Measures” Scam
There are reports of e-mails purporting to be from the World Health Organization (WHO) that are actually phishing messages that prey on people’s fears of the current coronavirus outbreak. Please maintain vigilance during this time of heightened sensitivity to news about the outbreak. These tips can help navigate tricky scam attempts like this one: Be wary of messages with a sense of urgency requesting action… Read More about Coronavirus “Safety Measures” Scam.
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Unexpected Attack Vectors: Charging Cables
Most people are aware that plugging unknown USB drives into your computer is probably a bad idea, but what about using charging cables from unknown sources? Articles from both Forbes magazine (link HERE) and Vice (link HERE) have some pretty wild news out of the hacking conference DEFCON about targeted charging cable attacks. Hackers have developed charging cables that look legitimate and will actually charge… Read More about Unexpected Attack Vectors: Charging Cables.
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Tip: Secure Cloud Storage Available Now
Did you know that the University provides secure cloud storage accounts for students, faculty, and staff? Using https://onedrive.unc.edu allows you to store, edit, and share your files with colleagues and classmates both on-campus and off. Not every cloud storage solution is secure, and OneDrive is the recommended method to store your data. It is even rated to handle sensitive information. Start using OneDrive today, and… Read More about Tip: Secure Cloud Storage Available Now.
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New Podcast: Data @ Rest available now.
Data @ Rest is an information security podcast intended to present accessible, informed discussions of various topics in computer, network, and information security. If you’re curious about what to do when you receive a phishing email, the history of threat detection, or pop culture representations of the industry overall, this is the podcast for you! Most episodes feature an expert guest, a history lesson, and… Read More about New Podcast: Data @ Rest available now..
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Free Event Wed. Oct. 9: SECURITYCON 2019
FREE EVENT FOR STUDENTS / STAFF / FACULTY The ITS Information Security Office will hold its second annual SecurityCon on October 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Student Union, rooms 3411 and 3206. The free event will offer tech demos, interactive hacking contests and escape room style challenges, free pizza, giveaways, prizes and more! SecurityCon also will include two panel discussions and a… Read More about Free Event Wed. Oct. 9: SECURITYCON 2019.
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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!.
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News: Awareness Training
Have an interest in learning about the ways in which attackers try to steal UNC data? After a successful pilot over the summer, the University is rolling out brand new security awareness training for the entirety of the UNC community. If you would like to access the training, you can do so now! Simply login to: https://its.cloudapps.unc.edu/info_security_awareness_training/ For additional help accessing the training, please visit… Read More about News: Awareness Training.
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Fri. Sept. 20th: Win prizes, 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… Read More about Fri. Sept. 20th: Win prizes, The Encryptids!.
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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!.
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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.