The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds you to be aware of phishing emails sent to TU email accounts before, during and after the holiday break. Keep these resources for help with identifying and reporting phishing, especially when going through your inbox upon returning to campus. Watch OTS […]
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Don’t become a statistic this holiday season: follow these tips to avoid online scams
During the 2017 holiday season, 1 out of every 85 transactions was a fraudulent attempt, according to Experian’s Identity Theft Statistics. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds the campus to be extra diligent during and immediately after holiday breaks. Scammers take advantage of increased shopping and seasonal distractions to steal […]
Are your password reset questions guessable?
NetID account compromises can be caused by easy to answer security questions. Update yours today. Security questions help verify your identity when you’ve forgotten your NetID password. Only you should know the answer to your security questions. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) has added new security question options over the past year, which are considered […]
Be aware: new phishing technique on the rise
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a phishing technique that is being used to target faculty and staff. About the scam Hackers use the name of an upper management TU employee in your department and ask if you’re “available.” Your response confirms […]
Can you spot a fake URL? Look for these three things
Hackers can gain unauthorized access, disrupt services like Netflix, Blackboard or email, and even steal and sell your identity, using fake URLs to access to your TU NetID login information. A URL is the address that appears in the text navigation bar across the top of a webpage, and hackers create fake ones to trick […]
You are the shield: workplace online safety is everyone’s job
In September 2018 there were more than 658,160 blocked cybersecurity network threats attempted against TU. Because the campus is faced with daily cyberattacks, it is up to us to be the shield and defend Towson University. It’s important to be aware of the various types of cyberthreats that exist, including phishing attempts, and how we can protect […]
Millions of rewarding jobs: consider a career in cybersecurity
Cyberthreats have become more common and severe each day, and the need for cyberprofessionals is steadily increasing. As reported in a Forbes.com article, there is a predicted global shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by 2019. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to consider and research a career in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity programs at TU Towson University’s […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is today!
Attend the third annual Cybersecurity event TODAY! Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for industry expert presentations, a vendor zone, refreshments and giveaways – including Amazon gift cards and a pair of Ravens tickets. This year’s theme is stop.think.connect. Event: TU’s Cybersecurity event Date: Today – Tuesday, October 2 Time: 10 a.m. […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is tomorrow!
Attend the third annual Cybersecurity event! Tomorrow, join the Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for industry expert presentations, a vendor zone, refreshments and giveaways – including Amazon gift cards and a pair of Ravens tickets. This year’s theme is stop.think.connect. Event: TU’s Cybersecurity event Date: Tomorrow – Tuesday, October 2 Time: 10 […]
If you have a TU email account, you need to read this.
The FBI warns that cybercriminals are targeting local universities and any university employee that has a university-issued email account. About the scams These legit-looking phishing scams attempt to get employees to share their NetID usernames and passwords through a request to update credentials. Once they have your credentials, thieves use them to log into Human Resources systems […]
Phishing Alert- Subject: “URGENT”
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a current phishing scam targeting faculty and staff. About the scam This scam falsely claims to be from a TU employee, usually a higher ranking employee, and has a subject line of “URGENT.” The email requests […]
Starting today, a new button in Outlook makes reporting phishing easier than ever
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) has provided a new option for reporting suspicious and phishing emails from a desktop or laptop. Starting today, you can directly report phishing emails from within the email itself, with just a click of a button. No installation or download is required, and […]
New button in Outlook makes reporting phishing easier than ever
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be providing a new option for reporting suspicious and phishing emails from a desktop or laptop. Starting on Tuesday, September 4, you can directly report phishing emails from within the email itself, with just a click of a button. No installation […]
Protecting yourself and TU from online breaches: what you need to know
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds faculty, staff, and students to avoid using @towson.edu and @students.towson.edu emails for online accounts and services. How to protect yourself and Towson University from breaches: Do not use the same password for more than one account. Have strong and different passwords for each […]
Tax filing season is here, and so are the scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
Tax filing officially began this week, which can bring an increase in online and phone scams that attempt to steal tax refunds, bank account information or your identity. The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds Towson University employees to address all potential phishing emails or suspicious phone calls–especially tax-related […]
This weekend, step up your privacy
Sunday, January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and Towson University joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in this global effort by becoming a 2018 Data Privacy Day Champion. This international effort was created to bring awareness of the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. While privacy is a year-round priority at TU, the Office of Information Security […]
Did you get a new device over the holidays? Here’s how to make it secure
So you received the perfect gift over the holidays. If it connects to the Internet, it is considered to be part of The Internet of Things (IoT). These items are designed to assist in making our lives easier, but it require us to share more of our information so we need to take necessary steps […]
Can you spot a fake URL? Here’s what you need to know
A computer can be hacked or infected without you even knowing. Hackers are becoming smarter every day and developing different ways of infiltrating our computer systems. Hackers can gain unauthorized access, disrupt services like Netflix, Blackboard or email, and even steal and sell your identity, all by gaining access to your TU login information. You […]
Recent Phishing Email Attempts – Don’t take the bait!
Over the last several weeks there has been a string of phishing email scams sent to campus, including one referencing staff email accounts and Outlook. Samples of the phishing emails can be seen by clicking the following link: Phishing Samples PDF. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is currently rolling out Office 365 to the campus, […]
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