Phish Warning: DC.docx
USC users have reported receiving phish emails with subject “DC.docx” from “Howard Clough (via Google Drive)” <drive-shares-dm-noreply@google[.]com> with a Google Drive link included. Do not… Read more »
Password Security
Phishing Warning: June 11th, 2020 “Dear Email User,”
USC users have reported receiving phish emails from a compromised USC email address with a malicious URL similar to the example listed below. If you… Read more »
Phishing Warning: June 11th, 2020 “Thank you!”
USC users have reported receiving phish emails from a compromised USC email address with a malicious URL similar to the example listed below. If you… Read more »
Phishing Warning: April 5th, 2020 “Blackboard Access”
USC users have reported phishing emails from an external email address impersonating a fraudulent USC employee with a malicious URL. If you have received a… Read more »
Phishing Warning: December 12th, 2019 “Important Info HR Department”
USC users have reported receiving phish emails from a fake USC account impersonating USC HR Department similar to the example listed below. If you have… Read more »
Yahoo Encourages Users to Change Passwords
Yahoo released a statement warning users that over 500 million account credentials – including passwords, telephone numbers, and security questions and answers – were compromised during… Read more »
Dropbox Encourages Users to Change Passwords
Dropbox released a statement warning users that 68 million account credentials were compromised during a data breach dating back to 2012. Dropbox has emailed all… Read more »
Clearing Up Misconceptions About What Makes a Strong Password
Many people think they are creating strong passwords, when in reality they are making it relatively easy for hackers to infiltrate their accounts. Ensure that… Read more »
Stolen Tumblr, MySpace, and Fling Passwords Posted Online
The same hacker who posted 120 million LinkedIn passwords online last week is now allegedly selling user records for millions of Tumblr, MySpace, and Fling accounts: Social… Read more »
May 5 is World Password Day
The first Thursday of every May is World Password Day, when users are encouraged to brush up on their password security practices. Read on for… Read more »