February 3, 2023
So far this year, we’ve posted tips for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials, along with ways to spot scams and phishing attempts. We have one more resolution for staying Cyber Smart in 2023. Resolution #6: Secure your home network How much do you know about your managing your computer, router and other devices on your home network?…
January 26, 2023
Emotet is a highly adaptable form of malware that has been around since 2014, when it first surfaced as a banking Trojan. Emotet is referred to as a malware “Swiss Army Knife” because it offers attackers a number of methods of infection and subsequent actions. It is frequently used in mass malicious email campaigns, as…
January 25, 2023
So far this year, we’ve posted tips for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials, along with ways to spot scams, in order to stay Cyber Smart in 2023. Here’s one more: Resolution #5: Learn to recognize phishing One of the reasons phishing remains a top threat year after year is because adversaries are constantly…
January 18, 2023
This month we’ve posted new year’s resolutions for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials to stay Cyber Smart in 2023. This week’s focus is staying aware of scams. Resolution #4: Stay aware of scams A Federal Trade Commission data spotlight published in December 2022 says that scams affect people of all ages, but that…
January 17, 2023
As tax season arrives, cyber criminals use phishing messages to target W-2 forms. Read more about these scams on our annual messages page and find information and resources for protecting your W-2 forms and other personal and UW data from cyber criminals. Go to annual message Phishing Examples More Articles
January 11, 2023
So far for new year’s resolutions we’ve posted tips for securing connections and devices. This week we’ll focus on securing your UW NetID credentials to stay Cyber Smart in 2023. Resolution #3: Secure your UW NetID credentials Don’t reuse your UW NetID and password on other accounts. Use multi-factor authentication, such as Duo, to add…