‘Information Security’ Category
Adobe Flash End of Life
Adobe announced that as of December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash should be considered to have reached its end of life. This means Adobe Flash will no longer receive security updates or patches from its parent company. Due to the high security risks associated with the continued use of this application, Adobe Flash will no longer […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Passwords
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Technology Services will be sharing some important safety tips to help keep you safe online. The first in our series involves passwords. Below are some key points to remember about passwords. Use Two-factor or Multi-factor authentication. This prevents 99.9% of attacks on your account. Do not share your passwords […]
Stay safe online while working remotely
During these uncertain and stressful times it is important to remember to keep information security in the forefront of your mind. Accessing campus resources remotely is more complex and creates more challenges thereby creating opportunities for scammers. There is an increase in phishing attempts and scammers are increasingly taking advantage of the fears surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19. […]