Passwords alone are no longer enough to protect sensitive information from being compromised. This is where Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) comes in. MFA requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to access a system, application, or service. To enhance your security, Chapman University Information Systems and Technology Team (IS&T) will roll out number matching on
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.
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
Have you ever worried about hackers getting into your accounts? Us too! The most common password in the country is still 123456. But maybe you have taken the time to come up with a password only you’ll know…Are you sure, though? If someone can guess your password from looking at your Facebook page, you are
In 2004, the US Congress and the President of the United States established October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the increasing number of threats that can affect the country’s technology and personal data. Through a collaboration between government agencies and industry, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity
One of the most critical factors you should consider when protecting your online accounts is having strong passwords. Without it, you could be giving cybercriminals access to your accounts without even knowing! Your account credentials are a tempting target for bad actors on the internet, and to avoid becoming a victim of password hacking, you
Cyber Security Quarterly Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2022 – Volume 1 Issue 3 Summer Shoutouts. Stay Cool in Summer. As we say goodbye to summer breaks and start again welcoming students back to campus for the Fall Semester we want to welcome you back with the next edition of our newsletter. Turn up the heat on cyber attackers by
Both Software and Hardware have a “life cycle” that is determined by the developer/manufacturer. When a product reaches the end of its life cycle, it becomes “end-of-life,” at which point the developer no longer maintains the software and does not issue future security updates. Since December 31, 2020, Adobe has stopped distributing and supporting Flash.