Social engineering is the art of manipulating human psychology to gain unauthorized access to buildings, systems, or data. Instead of relying on technical hacks, social engineers exploit universal human qualities like curiosity, trust, and politeness. For instance, they might pose as IT support personnel over the phone to trick employees into revealing their passwords. Let’s
Software updates are pivotal in enhancing security, fixing vulnerabilities, and ensuring your systems run smoothly. Ignoring them can expose your devices to various risks, including cyber threats and reduced performance. Keeping your operating system, applications, and antivirus software up to date is essential to maintaining a secure and efficient digital environment. When it comes to
A new and distressing cybercrime known as online sextortion is increasingly targeting teenagers. This crime involves malicious individuals who disguise themselves online to coerce young people into sending explicit images or videos. The aftermath involves a demand for money, with the threat of sharing these images with the victim’s family and friends if they do
Dear Campus Community, As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguard our campus community’s personal and academic data, we are introducing a critical update to our account password policy. We are taking a big step to boost Chapman University’s online safety. Effective June 15, 2024, all campus account passwords must be at least 12 characters
As we navigate the complexities of the online world, a new security challenge has emerged: the unsolicited receipt of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requests. This occurrence is a significant indicator that someone might be attempting unauthorized access to your online accounts. MFA is a way of verifying your identity when you sign in to an online
To enhance efficiency and elevate the Chapman campus experience for faculty and students alike, we are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our transition from traditional paper-based methods to a new digital platform for the Change of Major and Minor process. Seamless and Streamlined Starting 1/16/24, students and faculty members can embark on a
Welcome to a new era of digital creativity on campus! Adobe Express with AI is here, transforming how students and educators create, collaborate, and communicate. Whether designing a project, presenting a research paper, or ramping up your campus social media projects, Adobe Express with AI offers unparalleled tools. Here are four standout features that make
We are thrilled to announce the launch of IS&T’s new System Status (status.chapman.edu). This new tool will make it easier than ever for you to stay up to date on the operational status of our applications and systems. With our new System Status, you can look forward to seamless communication, increased productivity, and better decision-making.
Boost Security and Performance: The Crucial Role of Regular Software Updates