Sep 30, 2022 | Security Tips
Updating Plugins September 26th, Tip of the Week | Every plugin or add-on you install in your browser can expose you to more danger. Only install the plugins you need and make sure they are always current. If you no longer need a plugin, disable or remove it...
Sep 12, 2022 | Security Tips
Vishing Attacks up 625% in One Year August 29th, Tip of the Week | According to security and awareness training firm, KnowBe4, vishing attacks have increased at a rate of 625% during Q2 2022, when compared to the 1st quarter of 2021. Vishing is the use of...
Aug 3, 2022 | Security Tips
Emails Outside the wlu.edu Domain July 25th, Tip of the Week | Be cautious and attentive to messages that are sent from outside the wlu.edu domain. Typically phishing emails will be sent to W&L users from external sources. One way to recognize these types of...
Jul 5, 2022 | Security Tips
Personalized Scams June 20th, Tip of the Week | Cyber criminals now have a wealth of information on almost all of us. With so many organizations getting hacked, cyber criminals can simply purchase databases with personal information on millions of people,...
Jun 3, 2022 | Security Tips
Targeted Ransomware Attacks May 23rd, Tip of the Week | Colleges and universities continue to be targets of ransomware attacks and phishing emails are the primary method/technique used by bad actors to gain access to internal systems. Disruptions have...
May 11, 2022 | Security Tips
Use a Firewall and VPN Whenever Possible April 25th, Tip of the Week | Firewalls help keep hackers from using your device to send out your personal information without your permission. While antivirus software scans incoming email and files, a firewall is...
