Tag Archives: information security
Tips for Shopping Safely Online
Online shopping is quick and convenient, but could compromise your financial or personal information if you fail to take a few precautions. Here are some timely tips for shopping safely online. When heading to the online marketplace, only shop at … Continue reading
Posted in E-Commerce | Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, user education, wifi
Over-The-Phone Password Change Allows Hackers To Destroy Reporter’s Digital World
The hacking of the Amazon account of a Wired reporter exposed a security flaw with the way Apple allows users to reset their AppleID passwords. By obtaining the last four digits of the reporter’s credit card, the hackers were able … Continue reading
Posted in Cloud Computing, Password Security, Social Networking | Tagged amazon, apple, credit card, exploits, identity theft, information security, social networking
Credit Card Security Breach at USC Food Outlets: What You Should Know
On June 28, 2012, USC Auxiliary Services announced that a security breach had been found in the third-party software system used to process credit card transactions in some campus locations, such as the USC dining halls and the Ronald Tutor … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach | Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, security breach
Securing Your Mobile Device
With the number of tablets and smartphones in the world on the rise, they are becoming the target of an increasing number of security threats. Below are some links that describe the most common security concerns for mobile devices and … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, identity theft, information security, mobile, password security, user education
Summer Cyber Security Reading
Are you looking to read more on how to keep your computer and all of your personal information secure? Here’s a list of some of our favorite sites that cover cybersecurity topics, from a listing of the latest malware threats … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Malware, Phishing, Recommended Reading, Security Breach, Security Updates | Tagged identity theft, information security, malware, phishing, user education
Office of Compliance Introduces Information Security Education Program
The USC Office of Compliance has launched a website that offers online education on information security issues. This PDF-based course covers topics such as what information security is, how you can better protect and secure USC information, and what to … Continue reading
Posted in Education | Tagged information security