Information Services and Technology News Archive
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Information Services and Technology News
Reminder – protecting our university community against ransomware attacks
March 17, 2017 —
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
March 17, 2017 —
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
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Name that app
January 11, 2017 —
IST wants your ideas to name a new app! $100 Starbucks gift card to the winner! Contest closes Jan. 20.
January 11, 2017 —
IST wants your ideas to name a new app! $100 Starbucks gift card to the winner! Contest closes Jan. 20.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month education a success
November 16, 2016 —
Phishing simulations show a 50 per cent reduction in click-through rates
November 16, 2016 —
Phishing simulations show a 50 per cent reduction in click-through rates
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Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks
October 24, 2016 —
Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks
October 24, 2016 —
Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks
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Protecting sensitive data
October 17, 2016 —
October is Cyber Security Month
October 17, 2016 —
October is Cyber Security Month
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Beware of malicious attachments
October 11, 2016 —
Information security starts with you!
October 11, 2016 —
Information security starts with you!
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Phishing attacks: Identifying malicious links in your email
October 4, 2016 —
Things to watch for
October 4, 2016 —
Things to watch for
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
September 26, 2016 —
This year, the U of M will recognize the month with initiatives and communications that engage and educate users.
September 26, 2016 —
This year, the U of M will recognize the month with initiatives and communications that engage and educate users.
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Phishing alert: When in doubt, toss it out!
August 2, 2016 —
Phishing is the practice luring unsuspecting Internet users to fake websites by using authentic-looking emails with attachments or links to web sites in an attempt to steal passwords, financial or personal information, or introduce virus attacks
August 2, 2016 —
Phishing is the practice luring unsuspecting Internet users to fake websites by using authentic-looking emails with attachments or links to web sites in an attempt to steal passwords, financial or personal information, or introduce virus attacks
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Protect your personal and University-related information while travelling
July 6, 2016 —
Electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, are popular targets for data theft.
July 6, 2016 —
Electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, are popular targets for data theft.