Stay Secure Blog
Understanding Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires two different forms of identification to verify a user's identity and grant them access to an online account. This method significantly enhances security by creating a multi-layered defense against...
Email Security Best Practices and Privacy in the Digital Age
Email is a vital communication tool in our interconnected world, and is a major target for cyber threats and privacy violations. Protecting your inbox and sensitive data is now essential, and adopting key best practices significantly improves email security and...
Password Managers: Your Key to Digital Security
Managing numerous online accounts with diverse passwords is overwhelming and insecure if you reuse them. Password managers are essential tools that solve this problem by: Generating and securely storing strong, unique passwords for every account, preventing breaches...
Campus Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Phishing Attacks
Universities are prime phishing targets due to their valuable data (student records, research, finances) and diverse, sometimes vulnerable, student population, leading to significant security risks and academic disruption.Campus phishing targets include: Spear...
Freezing Your Credit to Protect Yourself
Protect Your Identity: Freezing your credit prevents fraudsters from opening accounts in your name, keeping your financial future secure. Simple & Free: Set up a credit freeze easily with all three major bureaus and lift it temporarily when needed. It’s quite...
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Humans have been stealing identities for centuries. But the modern world, with its digital footprint and online transactions, has made identity theft a more serious and widespread problem. Here's what you need to know: What is identity theft? Identity theft happens...
Navigating Social Media Safely
Privacy First: Use social media privacy controls to limit who can see your posts and personal info, creating a safer online space. Think Before Posting: Consider the consequences of your online activity and avoid sharing sensitive information that could compromise...
Identifying and Avoiding Common Payment Platform Scams
Common Scams: Beware of phishing (or smishing) scams, account takeovers, and overpayment scams targeting users of online payment platforms like Zelle, Venmo, and Paypal Protective Measures: Safeguard yourself by enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), using a strong...
