The WannaCry Ransomware Attack
In 2017, approximately 300,000 computers worldwide were infected by the WannaCry ransomware, a crypto ransomware worm that affects Windows PCs.…
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Dumpster Diving: How to Dispose of Information Properly
Have you ever thrown out a piece of paper with your address on it from a package? If so, you…
Shoulder Surfing: Accessing Sensitive Information
Shoulder surfing is a social engineering technique used by malicious persons who want to see your sensitive credentials in real…
What Are Cookies?
When browsing the Internet, users are often prompted with the option to “Accept all cookies” to continue. What does this…
What is The Cloud?
You’ve probably heard “The Cloud” used a lot on the internet and most likely have used a service that utilizes…
Should You Get a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A VPN enables you to access the internet without letting anyone decipher the information. If you are on public WIFI…
University Authorized Phishing Campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this month the Information Security and Assurance team shares information on safeguarding your…
Digital Signatures: Why They are Important
The use of digital signatures is a way to make communications online more transparent and secure. A digital signature is…
How to Dispose of Your Electronic Devices
Do you happen to have an old device and looking to upgrade? Maybe you already have a bunch of old…
How to Make Your Mobile Device More Secure
Mobile devices are our most commonly used technological devices on a day-to-day basis. It is imperative that we secure our…