Oct 1, 2021 | ITS Updates, Security Tips
The National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency invite all to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021. The goal of this online event is to “raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that...
Sep 23, 2021 | ITS Updates, Security Tips
Since early July, ITS has been actively responding to the severe threat posed by a zero-day bug known as PrintNightmare, impacting all versions of Windows. Microsoft has issued warnings that the software vulnerability is being exploited by hackers intent on gaining...
Sep 14, 2021 | Security Tips
Higher education institutions are a constant target of scammers looking to breach critical systems and steal sensitive data. At W&L, unrelenting attempts by bad actors to hack into university network applications have remained steady over the past few years....
Aug 30, 2021 | Security Tips
Updating Plugins August 23rd, 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...
Aug 3, 2021 | Security Tips
CEO Fraud July 26th, Tip of the Week | CEO Fraud / BEC (Business Email Compromise) is a type of targeted email attack. It commonly involves a cyber criminal pretending to be your boss or a senior leader and then tricking you into sending the criminal...
Jul 8, 2021 | Security Tips
Go with Passphrases June 28th, Tip of the Week | Passphrases are one of the strongest type of passwords you can use and often the easiest to remember and type. Simply use random words or an entire sentence for your password, such as “Honey rain beach...
