Dec 3, 2024 | Security Tips
From Tickets to Email Trickery November 19th, Tip of the Week | If you recently bought a ticket to a local event, you may have used Eventbrite’s website or smartphone app. Eventbrite is an online platform that allows you to create, promote, and attend events....
Nov 12, 2024 | ITS Updates, Security Tips
Over the past several months, ITS has been testing and rolling out a new antivirus solution to protect W&L’s Windows-based computers. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, selecting the right protection for university Windows machines is crucial. While...
Nov 11, 2024 | Security Tips
Don’t Fall for This Blackmail Scam October 24th, Tip of the Week | Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to trick you into acting impulsively, and this scam is no exception. They obtain your personal information through data breaches and then use photos of...
Oct 3, 2024 | Security Tips
Watch Out for Fake Microsoft Forms September 23rd, Tip of the Week | Cybercriminals are using Microsoft Forms, a tool you’re likely very familiar with, to trick you into giving them your Microsoft 365, Adobe, and/or university login information. Microsoft Forms...
Aug 8, 2024 | ITS Updates, Security Tips
ITS has implemented the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), a crucial email authentication method that validates emails sent from the wlu.edu domain through the university’s Microsoft 365 account. This measure is designed to prevent spoofed senders commonly used in...
Jun 25, 2024 | ITS Updates, Security Tips
The W&L Security Awareness Program, administered through ITS under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer, was developed in response to the university’s need to protect against the real and growing threat of cybercrime seen throughout businesses...
