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Browser pop-ups alerting you that you need to update Adobe Flash have become common and are an unreliable way to update Flash. Updating via browser pop-ups is not recommended as you will likely install adware in the process. The tell-tale signs of adware installation are changes to your home or search page. If you receive […]
Have you considered who may be using the social media sites you frequent or looking more generally for information about you online? The sites you visit and information posted may be frequented by: Prospective Employers & Recruiters – use social media and search engines to investigate applicants. When posting, think about how what you’re posting […]
MacKeeper is an application marketed by a company called Zeobit, that purports to be a Mac maintenance program that will fix a lot of issues and speed up your Mac. It also claims to bundle bonus utilities, such as antivirus, anti theft . . .etc. You may see MacKeeper advertised on various web sites or […]
For information on Targeted Attacks, how they work and how you can defend yourself, watch this 4 minute and 5 second video from SANS. This video will be available for viewing throughout the month of August. https://youtu.be/2axNQk-OFGY To report any suspected targeted attacks, email security@nyu.edu.
When your accounts have been compromised by a hacker, quick identification and response can greatly reduce any harm done. How do you know if you’ve been hacked? Common indicators include: Your friends – You learn that your friends have received a phishing email from one or more of your accounts. Your phone – You notice […]
For tips on protecting your kids online, watch this 4 minute and 37 second video from SANS. This video will be available throughout the month of July. https://youtu.be/Jp0TZzMFnUw
For tips on how to create passphrases (strong passwords), and for information on password managers, use of 2 factor authentication and more, watch this 3 minute and 43 second video from SANS. This video will be available throughout the month of May. https://youtu.be/-8miO1vcFBE For information on NYU Multi-Factor Authentication, please click here. For more information […]
As a best practice, it is highly recommended that you share your NYU Drive files only as broadly as necessary to avoid the unintended disclosure of data. Please follow these quick and easy steps to ensure your files are shared correctly and securely: To confirm the share settings of existing NYU Drive files, use the […]
For tips on how to protect your mobile devices and data stored thereon, watch this 3 minute and 7 second video from SANS on mobile device security awareness. This video will be available throughout the month of April. https://youtu.be/zrqnNXsTH2g
Our mobile devices are rich with our personal information – contacts, photos, videos, location data, and other sensitive information. The following are tips and recommendations to safeguard your devices and information when you’re “on the go”! Before traveling: Consider using temporary devices such as a prepaid cell phone. If traveling on business, consider using a […]