Category: Security Awareness
Tip: How to Update Devices
A crucial part of maintaining a safe computing environment is keeping your computer and mobile devices up to date with the latest versions of their operating systems. This process is known as patching or updating. Both refer to fixing vulnerabilities through improvements to the underlying software running your device. Whether your role at the University is student, faculty, or staff, the Information Security Office has… Read More about Tip: How to Update Devices.
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Tip: Beware of Dubious Donation Scams
When tragedy strikes, scammers go to work on taking advantage of people’s desire to help. If you receive communications regarding donating to charity, there are resources available to help you navigate the legitimacy of the organization. These organizations offer reports and ratings about how charitable organizations spend donations and how they conduct business: BBB Wise Giving Alliance Charity Navigator CharityWatch GuideStar The IRS’s Tax Exempt… Read More about Tip: Beware of Dubious Donation Scams.
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Tip: Employment Scams
Recently, the Information Security Office has been alerted to an uptick in attempts to gather personal information from students via fake job offers purporting to be from research employment opportunities. Here are some tips to help you sort out whether a job offer solicited via e-mail is legitimate or not (here’s a clue: they’re usually not). The employer contacted you and you never contacted them…. Read More about Tip: Employment Scams.
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Tip: Tax Season
Tax season is upon us, and with it, an opportunity for scammers to try and capture your personal information for financial gain. Maintain vigilance, and if you get a strange feeling about phone call or e-mail, don’t hesitate to follow up and verify authenticity before doing anything else! Here are some tips you can use to reduce your chances of being a victim: -File your… Read More about Tip: Tax Season.