Coffee and donuts go together like passwords and multi-factor authentication! Join the University Information Security Office and our security partners at Palo Alto Networks for games, prizes, and free food – and learn a little more about protecting yourself online.
Webb Center, North Mall
Tuesday, October 22
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Stop by our table for coffee and donuts in the morning, pizza in the afternoon, and cybersecurity tips all day.
Can’t join us? Here are 10 things you can do today to stay safe online:
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Use strong and unique passwords and use a password manager that will notify you if one of your passwords was exposed in a data breach and needs to be changed.
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Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible, especially on your bank, healthcare and social media accounts.
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Set all social media accounts to private and be careful about what you post.
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Ignore unknown calls and texts. If it’s someone you know, verify that it’s really your trusted contact. If you’re not expecting a call or text, do not respond. Hang up and call the institution directly.
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Be aware of refund scams. If someone “accidentally” sends you money via a payment app, open a case with customer support – do not refund the money yourself.
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Freeze your credit (USA only) with each of the three main bureaus so no one can open accounts in your name without confirming with you on the phone.
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If someone is trying to entice you, scare you, or pressure you, it’s a red flag. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is!
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Be careful using public WiFi. It is easy for a bad actor to set up a similarly-named network and monitor all your web traffic.
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Back up any data you would be upset to lose in at least two locations. Use a cloud backup service as well as an external hard drive stored in a secure location.
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Keep your apps and devices up to date! Download updates as soon as they’re issued.
Sincerely,
Your University Information Security Office
www.odu.edu/safecomputing