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Employment Scam Targeting College Students

January 26, 2017

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 »

Tagged information security, password security

What Are the Risks of Public Wifi?

October 7, 2016

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 »

Tagged information security, vpn, wifi

Wireless Keyboards Vulnerable to KeySniffer Security Attacks

July 27, 2016

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 »

Tagged exploits, information security, wireless keyboards

Google Prompt: Simple Two-Factor Authentication for Google Apps

June 30, 2016

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 »

Tagged google apps, information security, security best practice, two-factor authentication

Know Who Is Tracking You as You Browse the Web

October 13, 2014

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 »

Tagged information security, privacy, user education, web browser security

ITS Observes National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 3, 2014

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 »

Tagged information security, national cyber security awareness month

Bash Vulnerability Update

September 26, 2014

Please note the following updates to the September 25 post regarding the Bash / Shellshock vulnerability.

Tagged exploits, information security, malware, security advisory, software patches and updates

Tips for Shopping Safely Online

December 22, 2012

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 »

Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, user education, wifi

Over-The-Phone Password Change Allows Hackers To Destroy Reporter’s Digital World

August 8, 2012

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 »

Tagged amazon, apple, credit card, exploits, identity theft, information security, social networking

Credit Card Security Breach at USC Food Outlets: What You Should Know

June 29, 2012

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 »

Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, security breach

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