SECURE UD NEWS

by “Anonymous” For a couple of days we were getting calls to our home phone, but when we answered, no one was there. It seemed odd—were they prank calls? Fundraising? No caller ID was displayed. Then, we realized that my husband’s email accounts hadn’t received the...

Have you noticed how many emails you get every day? According to earthweb.com, the average person receives 100 to 120 emails per day. Surprisingly, 1 in every 99 of those emails is a phishing attack and 85% are spam. Every day hundreds of millions of phishing emails...

In today's digital age, we generate and accumulate data at an unprecedented rate. From emails and documents to photos and social media posts, our personal and professional lives are intertwined with a vast amount of information. While convenient, this ever-growing...

By PC Shea, University Privacy Officer The weakest link in maintaining the privacy and security of confidential information is usually the human one. We implement an array of protocols and tools to help us keep confidential information secure, and we train on their...

Over the years, and accelerated by the response to the COVID pandemic, there has been an expansion in the ability of faculty and staff to work at home in addition to (or instead of) being on campus to meet their job responsibilities. Even now, many UD employees work...

As the digital landscape evolves, so too do the scams targeting Internet users. Malicious actors prey on your trust for financial gain or, even worse, to gain access to your personal and health information. Scams involving tech support are among the most prevalent....

Update, patch, bug fix When was the last time you updated your browser, Microsoft Office, Zoom, or that one-off application that you’re using for something important? How about the operating system on your phone? Now is the time! While you’re at it, you may want to...

By completing your Security Awareness Education, you are helping UD reduce the risk of data breaches, malware infections, phishing attempts, and other malicious activities. This knowledge and skills will help you keep your data and UD’s data safe. Like last year, this...

How to create a secure password Passwords are our first defense against unauthorized access to our online information. When it comes to passwords, length is more secure than complexity. For example, an 8-character password with upper and lowercase letters, numbers and...

Recognizing a phishing email is always a challenge. As artificial intelligence advances, and as more devices and users get connected with the Internet, it's important for everyone to learn how to identify phishing emails and protect UD and yourself from these...