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← Older postsEmployment 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 college employment websites or by sending fake job announcements to students via their school email … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach | Tagged information security, password 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 up on your cybersecurity knowledge and protect your digital information. It is common practice to … Continue reading
Posted in Education | Tagged information security, vpn, wifi
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 up to several hundred feet away. Because the vulnerable keyboards do not use any form of … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach | Tagged exploits, information security, wireless keyboards
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 using your mobile phone when you log in. This extra layer of security makes it … Continue reading
Posted in Security Updates | Tagged google apps, information security, security best practice, two-factor authentication
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 programs that send your browsing information to online marketing companies. However, it is possible to … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Privacy | Tagged information security, privacy, user education, web browser security
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 to help you be more secure online both at USC and in other areas of … Continue reading
Posted in Education | Tagged information security, national cyber security awareness month
Bash Vulnerability Update
Please note the following updates to the September 25 post regarding the Bash / Shellshock vulnerability.
Posted in Security Breach, Security Updates | Tagged exploits, information security, malware, security advisory, software patches and updates
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