In today’s digital age, keeping your devices up to date is more important than ever. This is particularly true for Apple devices, which receive regular updates that help to ensure their stability, security, and functionality. This blog post will take a closer look at why updating your Apple devices is essential and what you can
Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of creative applications, tools, and services designed to cater to modern-day creatives who wish to bring their imagination to life. It is a cloud-based service that offers an extensive range of software applications, including Adobe Express, Rush, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and many more. The software suite is
Valentine’s Day is here, and romance scammers are on the prowl again. Scammers use fake profiles to pretend to be interested in starting a romantic relationship with people and ultimately trick them into sending money or providing personal information. The goal of these scammers is to build trust with the victim over some time, often
The data collected by various online platforms and services can be used to identify you and provide personalized services. Some of this includes data about your name, address, interests, purchases, and social security and driver’s license numbers. It can also include information about your physical self, such as how many steps you take, other data
What is LastPass? LastPass is a password management software. It installs as a browser plug-in, standalone or mobile software. The user sets a “Master Password” and can use it to access all the different website passwords that are stored in a “Vault.” This makes it easier to store and manage passwords in a central location.
Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has a few technology tips to help you stay organized and connected during the interterm. We have also included links to various IS&T web pages to assist you in getting access to digital resources more efficiently. Stay organized: Use a digital calendar or planner such as Microsoft Outlook
Online Scammers are after your hard-earned money or personal information. Thousands of people get victimized by scams during the holidays each year. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 million. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 million in losses. Read the FBI
Update your software! Bad actors will exploit flaws in the system. Network defenders are working hard to fix them as soon as they can, but their work relies on all of us updating our software with their latest fixes. We recommend the following: Update the operating system on your mobile phones, tablets, and laptop Update
What is a phishing attack? Phishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to solicit personal information by posing as a trustworthy organization. For example, an attacker may send an email seemingly from a reputable credit card company or financial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there
Creating a strong password is an essential step to protecting yourself online. Using long and complex passwords is one of the easiest ways to defend yourself from cybercrime. No citizen is immune to cyber risk, but #BeCyberSmart and you can minimize your chances of an incident. Simple Tips Creating a strong password is easier than