UITS NEWS

Your laptop and its data are valuable and a prime target for thieves. Follow these IU Information Security Office suggestions.

You can now download Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.5 from IUware Online for use on your personal computer. The new version fully supports Windows 7.

Check out these ten easy ways to make your computing safer.

Spammers send out millions of phishing emails trying to trick people into divulging passwords, personal information, account numbers, and more. They can make email and URLs appear as though they’re coming from IU.

Smart phones and PDAs open up a new world of security challenges. They transmit information in the clear. Find out how to secure yours.

Identity Finder software can help you find and protect personal information on your computers, thus helping you prevent identity theft.

Whether you’re using a computer assigned to you or one in a public space, make sure you log off before you walk away and leave it
unattended.

Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook help you keep tabs on your friends and meet likeminded people. Learn how to keep your information safe.

The IU Knowledge Base (KB) is a collection of answers to common questions about IT services and applications at IU. Here’s an excerpt from the KB doc on computer security and the top three things you can do to protect your computer.

Spammers send out millions of phishing emails trying to trick people into divulging passwords, personal information, account numbers, and more. They’ll even try to make emails and URLs seem as though they’re from Indiana University.

Identity Finder recently released the Mac version of its security tool. Now both Mac and PC users in the IU community can better protect against identity theft.

Spammers send out millions of phishing emails trying to trick people into divulging passwords, personal information, account numbers, and more. Keep in mind that IU and UITS will never ask for your passphrase — in person, over the phone or chat, or via email.

Whether working at a computer specifically assigned to you or one available for public access, make sure you log off before you walk away and leave it unattended. You can also lock a workstation without completely logging off if you only plan to step away for a quick second.

From legal download recommendations to free virus protection software, IU ensures that you have the tools you need to stay safe online.