If you missed the tip of the week last week, you were not alone! We want to update everyone on the types of scams you will encounter this holiday season, so we updated our Holiday Scams page (https://uthsc.edu/its/cybersecurity/holiday.php) for up-to-date information. #BeCyberSafe

You can buy a small padlock for less than a dollar—but you shouldn’t count on it to protect anything of value. A thief could probably pick a cheap lock without much effort, or simply break it. And yet, many people use similarly flimsy passwords to “lock up” their most valuable assets, including money and confidential information. Check out the SPAR Passwords page (https://uthsc.edu/its/cybersecurity/passwords.php) for an explanation of why strong, unique passwords matter, along with some graphics and videos if you don’t like to read a lot of words. #BeCyberSafe

Protect Your Personal Information To stay safe on social media, managing your privacy settings and being cautious about sharing personal details is essential. Avoid posting sensitive information like your home address, phone number, or financial details. Use Strong Passwords and MFA Always use strong, unique passwords for each social media account and enable multi-factor authentication… Read More

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month.  Colleges and universities around the country recognizes this month as a time to raise awareness about the safety concerns on their campuses.  Maintaining a safe and secure campus is a top priority every day of the year.  Every year college students across the nation become victims of stalking,… Read More