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Protect Yourself Online

Protect Yourself Online

Average total cost of a data breach in Education is $4.8 million. -2019 IBM

The more frequent you are online, the more you are put at risk of cybercrime such as identity theft and hacking.

Quick Facts

Over 27 billion records were exposed between January 1 through June 20, 2020 (Risk Based Security)
80% of hacking-related breaches still involving compromised and weak credentials (LastPass)
80% of malware infections involved ransomware in the Education Sector (2019 DBIR, Verizon)
Cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 (CyberSecurity Ventures)

Stay Vigilant

Keeping your data and account information is of utmost importance. That is why it is critical to remain ever-vigilant. There are many categories of risks (e.g. social engineering risks, personal account risks, etc.); some examples are provided below. Click on the logo buttons to learn more about how to protect yourself online.

Social Engineering Risks

COVID-19 Scams
Phishing
Social Media Protection

Personal Account Security Risks

Remote Access Security
Email Protection
Password Protection
Zoom Security

Other Common Security Risks

Public Wi-Fi
Malware Protection
Physical Security
International Security

User Support

For Faculty and Staff

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For Students