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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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Phishing Ourselves
In September of 2021, the UTK Administration asked that OIT develop and carry out a phishing campaign. The phishing will continue until the clicks improve, and they ARE improving! A couple of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the phishing campaign: OIT conducted a baseline phishing exercise in September 2021 used to compare all following campaigns.…
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There’s no security without “U”
One of the biggest risks that we face is the loss of our data. Whether it is cyber-breach, a stolen mobile device, or a stack of spreadsheets accidentally thrown away in an unsecured receptacle, the result is the same: our information falls into the hands of folks who are not authorized to view it. We…
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Tips for Working Remotely
Stay informed and be skeptical Take the time to discern cyberattack attempts by phone and in email. Listen carefully to calls. Any sense of urgency, offers that are too good to be true, or requests for personal information could all be attempts to gain access to your accounts and data. Learn how to recognize typical…
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Writing Non-Phishy Emails: Do’s and Don’ts
Is your department planning to send a survey or ask your students to complete a task online? Do your faculty need to update their information with the department? Sometimes you have to request specific personal information or ask faculty, staff, and students to take action for entirely legitimate reasons. The issue with this kind of…
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Tips for Protecting Your UT Accounts
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Don’t Take the Bait
Learn how to spot a phish: From: WEBMAIL SERVICEDESK <service_desk@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:15 AM To: Undisclosed Recipients Subject: Re-activate your UTK account Attn Student: Your UTK e-mail account is compromised and has been restricted.You cannot send/receive messages until you re-activate your account.If your account isn’t responding to us it will be permanently deleted.…
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Phishing
Phishing is an attempt to trick you into revealing private information. Emails, texts, or phone calls can “fish” for information by trying to lure you into giving passwords, credit card numbers, etc., to a malicious third party. OIT will never ask you for your password, DUO two-factor authentication, or any personal information, via unsolicited email,…
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Policies and Procedures
UT Information Technology Policies The University’s Information Technology Policies outline the roles and responsibilities of university constituents in relation to information technology, aiming to ensure the protection and proper use of IT resources. The policies set forth guidelines for maintaining the security, integrity, and availability of information systems, and serve as foundational documents for the…
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Information Security Awareness Training
Cybersecurity affects all of us. The emails we receive, the websites we visit, and the tools we use for work can all create opportunities for scams, fraud, and data loss. Information Security training is designed to help you recognize common threats and take simple steps to protect both university information and your own personal information. …
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Tools and Resources
OIT offers various types of tools and training to help maintain and improve your security posture. Training and Awareness Security training and awareness is one of the key components to protecting the University’s resources. Learn about the annual security awareness training for faculty, staff, and students below. Know how to protect your account, how to…