Scam of the Month: Voter Registration Scams
With the approach of Missouri’s last day to register to vote before the November election, October 9, expect scammers to take advantage of the situation. We Americans are accustomed to election advertisements and voter registration campaigns, so when a scammer reaches out under the pretense of campaigning, it can be hard to spot the ruse. […]
Stay Safer with Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor authentication provides another layer of security for online accounts. The first “factor” for an account is usually a password, and any additional authentication step makes it harder for a hacker to access your account. Common multifactor authentication offerings are codes sent via text or email, dedicated authenticator apps like Duo, and fingerprint or facial […]
Managing Passwords
Using strong passwords with the help of a password manager is one of the easiest ways to protect your accounts and keep our information safe. Let a password manager do the work A password manager creates, stores, and fills passwords for us automatically. This way, we only have to remember one strong password—for the password […]
Are you tired of trying to create and remember every password? Are you worried that you might lose your password? Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of password managers to choose from? If so, there is good news on the horizon. The FIDO Alliance created a passwordless sign-in system that addresses these problems, and many websites already support it.
“Passkeys Over Passwords” (David Puzder)
VPNs are versatile tools and play an important role in online privacy for some users. They are also a critical tool for accessing important resources from remote locations.
“The Power of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in Privacy Protection” (Sunwoo Adela Cho)
If you think your PC may have been hacked please contact WashU IT or your Departmental IT to advise them of the issue.
Information Security FAQ