Category: Security & Privacy
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Keep Duo Mobile updated; Duo no longer supporting earlier mobile device operating systems
January 31, 2023
Android devices using operating systems 9, 8 and Apple devices using iOS version 13 or earlier will no longer be able to download the latest version of Duo Mobile nor receive Duo Mobile maintenance fixes and security updates, starting Feb. 9, 2023. Please keep Duo Mobile updated. Make sure your devices’ operating systems are up to date so that you can update Duo Mobile to its latest version, and so that your device can receive Duo’s security and maintenance fixes.
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Dispose of old computers and mobile devices securely with these resources
January 18, 2023
Learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them.
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Protect your UW NetID and W-2 information from phishing attacks
January 17, 2023
Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals who try to steal an employee’s login credentials so that they can download Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2). Your vigilance and the UW’s two-factor authentication system can play an important role in protecting your personal and UW data.
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Stay cyber-safe during your holiday travels
December 7, 2022
Traveling during the holidays? Learn how to keep your mobile devices and your data safe — and pick up other travel tips with this handy guide.
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Watch out for holiday scammers
November 16, 2022
In this season of giving, be on the alert for the takers — Cybercriminals taking advantage of people’s generosity during the holiday season. Check out these helpful tips from CISO.
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Warnings will be added to potentially suspicious emails
November 14, 2022
Email warning tags will begin to appear at the top of certain messages starting November 15 for users who receive their email via UW Exchange or UW Google. A warning will be added when a message is from an unknown sender or includes links to fake websites, among other triggers.
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With 2FA, UW thwarts cyber threats
November 3, 2022
Somewhere, someone with bad intent is trying to snag your UW NetID log-in credentials to get at something that they shouldn’t. And it’s not just you they’re targeting. Anyone at the UW with a UW NetID will do, or anyone with a college or university affiliation. They’re cybercriminals, and they want to steal your personal information and institutional data.
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Set up your UW NetID recovery options
October 17, 2022
Add your mobile number and email address so if you forget your password or get locked out, you can regain access to your UW NetID.
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Get tips, resources
October 12, 2022
Learn how to protect your personal and UW institutional information from online threats with these tips from the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. Learn safe, secure practices for smart computing, browsing the web, working remotely and accessing the University’s information systems.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off with special presentation
September 21, 2022
Join cybersecurity experts on Oct. 11 to learn best practices to secure UW data and learn what four key behaviors will keep you and your work safer.