Employment Scam Targeting College Students
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert about ongoing employment scams targeting college students. The scam works by advertising fake job opportunities on… Read more »
information security
What Are the Risks of Public Wifi?
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity issues. Take some time this month to brush… Read more »
Wireless Keyboards Vulnerable to KeySniffer Security Attacks
The Bastille Research Team has identified a new type of wireless keyboard attack called KeySniffer, in which hackers can use cheap radio devices to access unsuspecting users’ keyboards from… Read more »
Google Prompt: Simple Two-Factor Authentication for Google Apps
With the release of prompt, Google has streamlined two-factor authentication for Google accounts. Two-factor authentication strengthens the security of your account by asking you to confirm your identity… Read more »
Know Who Is Tracking You as You Browse the Web
Many of today’s websites include mechanisms that monitor your online activities. These can include anything from cookies that maintain your site preferences to embedded tracking… Read more »
ITS Observes National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ITS will publish a series of security tips, best practices, and other educational materials designed… Read more »
Bash Vulnerability Update
Please note the following updates to the September 25 post regarding the Bash / Shellshock vulnerability.
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… Read more »
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.… Read more »
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… Read more »