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
VLAB, our virtual lab platform, is transitioning to Microsoft Virtual Desktop. This change is a substantial step forward in enhancing user experience and bolstering security for all our users. Why the Change? At Chapman University, we continually seek ways to improve our technology and services. After extensive research and testing, we have found that Microsoft
In today’s digital age, the convenience of online shopping and instant communication has unfortunately given rise to a new form of deception known as smishing. Smishing, a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing,” is a cyber-attack that targets individuals through SMS or text messages. It involves sending deceptive messages that appear to come from legitimate sources,
As we step into 2024, it’s time to elevate your digital powers and boost your productivity with Chapman University IS&T’s upcoming series of technology workshops. Discover, Learn, and Master: The Workshop Lineup Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint Deep Dive: Unleash the true potential of cloud collaboration with Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint. Learn to seamlessly share, store,
Whether you are a current student, instructor, or staff member, Grammarly Premium is a valuable tool that can aid you in improving your writing. To make the user experience even more seamless and secure, we have added Single Sign-On (SSO) to Grammarly Premium. Single Sign-On is an authentication process allowing users to access multiple applications
With the end of the year nearing, your friendly Chapman University Information Security department would like to provide you with some tips on how to spot and avoid some common online scams: Don’t Fall Victim to Fraudulent Job Offers! Job/check deposit scams lure unsuspecting individuals with promises of easy money or work-from-home opportunities. Here’s how
The holiday season is in full swing, and while shoppers are eager to snag the best deals, scammers are equally enthusiastic about exploiting the festive shopping spirit. Amazon.com has issued a warning about a surge in criminal activity targeting customers’ Prime accounts through deceptive emails, calls, and texts. Two types of scams are on the