Aug 4, 2020 | Security Tips
Anti-Virus July 20th, Tip of the Week | Make sure you have anti-virus software installed on your computer and that it is automatically updating. However, keep in mind that no anti-virus can catch all malware; your computer can still be infected. That is...
Jul 13, 2020 | Security Tips
Universities across the country, including W&L, have started seeing spam emails directed at users from a privately registered (by proxy) domain; Zoomprivacy.com. We wanted to ensure the community was aware and informed. These emails are NOT associated with Zoom,...
Jul 8, 2020 | Security Tips
Hosting a Video Conference June 29th, Tip of the Week | When hosting a video conference, make sure you password protect the conference so only authorized individuals can join. If there are any strangers or people who you do not recongize on the call,...
Jun 2, 2020 | Security Tips
Virtual Private Networks May 25th, Tip of the Week | Virtual Private Networks (VPN) create encrypted tunnels when you connect to the Internet. They are a fantastic way to protect your privacy and data, especially when traveling and connecting to untrusted or unknown...
May 27, 2020 | Duo MFA, Security Tips
In April, the Office of Student Affairs sent an email to all new students in the class of 2024, instructing them to begin setting up their W&L network and email accounts. In doing so, an unfamiliar step was inserted into the process to help protect the security of...
May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Security Tips
Consistent with trends across the country, we continue to see a significant rise in COVID-19 phishing attempts targeting our community. Cyber-criminals are sending emails claiming to be from W&L administrators, departments or staff. The most recent messages...
