Technology Services

Month: January 2019

  • Spear Phishing

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    jtwaddle

    What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails that appear to be from a known or trusted sender. The goal of spear phishing is often to elicit confidential information, or to have the recipient perform some action (e.g., clicking on a link or downloading an attachment). What Should I Look…

  • Collection #1 Data Breach

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    jtwaddle

    Recent news stories have highlighted a data breach called “Collection #1.”  “Collection #1” has exposed 773 million unique email accounts and 21 million unique passwords.  Initial reports indicate this data is several years old. If you are interested in a detailed analysis of the accounts, please visit Troy Hunt’s article for more information: https://www.troyhunt.com/the-773-million-record-collection-1-data-reach/ Now…

  • Technology Services Monthly

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    jerry

    Starting in January 2019, Technology Services will be publishing a monthly newsletter that features news and information that is relevant to the campus community. The intent is to offer an additional resource that is both convenient and always available. If you have suggestions for content that you’d like us to feature, please feel free to…