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Importance of Security
Information security is about addressing and reducing IT RISK. It’s easy to overlook risk as a topic when all you hear is talk about passwords, firewalls, encryption, policies, or two-factor authentication. In this section, you’ll read about how the university is at risk and what you can do to reduce the risk in your group, department, and college.
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Understanding Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Data loss prevention is all about protecting sensitive information from loss, corruption, misuse, or unauthorized access. Imagine it as a digital guardian that ensures our data stays safe and sound. Here’s why DLP matters: What Can You Do to Enhance Data Security? Follow these practical steps: To encrypt an email in Outlook for Windows To encrypt…
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The Importance of Password Managers: Safeguarding Your Digital Life
In today’s interconnected world, we rely on countless online services, from banking, email, social media, to shopping. Each of these platforms demands a unique login, and the security of our digital lives’ hinges on the strength of our passwords. But let’s face it, remembering complex, distinct passwords for every site is nearly impossible. That’s where…
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MFA Fatigue: A Silent Threat to Your Security
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) has become a crucial defense against cyber threats. By requiring users to provide multiple forms of identification, such as a password and a one-time code, MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. However, there’s a growing menace that undermines the effectiveness of MFA: MFA fatigue. What Is MFA Fatigue? Also known as MFA…
Scam Types
Scams used to be easier to detect without worry. A Nigerian prince asks for a few hundred dollars to give you access to his fortune. But those days are gone, and scammers are in a constant arms race with cybersecurity for your sensitive information. Learn about the different types of scams and how to deal with them.
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Beware of Scams Related to Recent Earthquakes!
Last week, two earthquakes occurred in Turkey and Syria. Unfortunately, cybercriminals often use crises to get your attention and manipulate your emotions. Cybercriminals have already begun exploiting this event to scam you and steal your sensitive information. You should not be surprised to see an influx of phishing attacks referencing this recent event. Cybercriminals may…
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You broke Facebook??
The latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Here’s how you can spot fraudulent signs and protect your account from hackers. How this scam works You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a…
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TikTok Filter Scams
The social media app TikTok is famous for its creative audio and visual filters. TikTok adds and removes filters frequently, so some users may look for ways to access filters that haven’t been added. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the demand for new filters to manipulate you into downloading malware. In a recent scam, cybercriminals…
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Clone Phishing Scams
The university and its departments often use email to send important information to faculty, staff, and students. If someone sends out an email that’s missing information, they may send you a follow-up email. Now, cybercriminals are using a technique called “clone phishing” to imitate these follow-up emails and manipulate you. The scam begins with cybercriminals…
Benefits & Tips for You
In this section, you can learn about all the different tools available to you at UT, such as secure file sharing and monitoring your systems. We will also share best practices for staying secure at school and at home.
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Tips for Securing macOS
It’s no surprise that macOS is the second-biggest operating system worldwide. Apple has a well-regulated array of computers available for consumers that merge many strengths of the whole Apple ecosystem. However, this doesn’t mean that you should not take any steps to help secure your macOS computer. Securing your Apple computer involves several steps to…
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MFA + Strong Passwords: Your Best Defense Against Account Attacks
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring more than just a password to sign in. Even if a password is stolen through phishing, malware, or a data breach, MFA can still prevent an attacker from accessing your account. This additional safeguard is especially important because passwords can be…
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Find Out If Your Data Was Exposed in a Breach
Data breaches continue to affect major organizations, and recent reporting has linked the ShinyHunters extortion group to incidents involving Charter Communications, a company with services branded as Spectrum. A simple way to check whether your email address appears in a known breach data is to use Have I Been Pwned at haveibeenpwned.com. This site lets you search your…
Protecting University Data
Discover essential articles on cybersecurity practices specifically tailored for the University of Tennessee. Learn effective strategies to safeguard sensitive information, defend against threats, and maintain data integrity. Equip yourself with knowledge to protect your university’s digital ecosystem.
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MFA + Strong Passwords: Your Best Defense Against Account Attacks
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring more than just a password to sign in. Even if a password is stolen through phishing, malware, or a data breach, MFA can still prevent an attacker from accessing your account. This additional safeguard is especially important because passwords can be…
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Digital Privacy—What is a Data Broker?
In today’s digital age, personal information has become a valuable commodity. Data brokers have emerged as key players in this data-driven economy. Data brokers operate behind the scenes, gathering vast amounts of personal information from various sources. They compile detailed profiles on individuals and sell this data to businesses, marketers, and even government agencies. Understanding…
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Getting Into the Mindset of a Hacker
Have you ever wondered how a hacker looks at systems and finds unexpected ways around controls meant to keep them out? Is this a special mindset or a thought process that is learned? The mindset of a hacker can vary widely, but generally, it involves a few key traits and perspectives: While the term “hacker”…