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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 […]

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Equifax says data breach could impact 143 million Americans

In a release on September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the “big three” US credit bureaus, said on July 29 they discovered “unauthorized access” by attackers to the company’s systems jeopardizing Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and some drivers license numbers of 143 million Americans. The hackers were able to gain access to the data […]

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Password Expiration Notifications for Faculty/Staff NetIDs

​Starting January 25, 2016, faculty, staff and retirees will receive automated email notifications through their towson.edu address before their Towson NetID password is about to expire. This change will improve user experience for on-campus account holders, retirees and individuals who work off campus by enhancing communication about account maintenance and reducing the need for support […]

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