Protecting Data Saves Lives
Posted October 8, 2020
In the News: We live in an age where nearly everything is digital. Cybersecurity is not (nor has it ever only been) just about...Profile Christine Hardt
Friendly Fall Reminders
Posted September 16, 2020
With classes kicking off this week, Northwestern IT’s Information Security Office has important tips to ensure everyone starts the academic year strong and secure....
Scams of the Summer
Posted August 28, 2020
This summer saw a global spike in certain email phishing scams and other scams. The Northwestern Information Security team keeps a running list of...
Anatomy of the Spear Phish
Posted August 21, 2020
On our Radar Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing. Rather than throwing out a net of deception and hoping that someone gets...
Connect Carefully & Confidently: Top Five Tips to Secure Your Home Network
Posted August 14, 2020
As many of us continue to learn and work remotely, practicing safe and easy steps to keep our home internet connections secure remains of...
Protect Yourself from Ransomware
Posted July 31, 2020
In the News: GPS giant, Garmin was recently the victim of a ransomware attack that impacted their online services, mobile application, support center, and...
Beware Social Engineering Tricks: Know the Signs and Methods
Posted July 24, 2020
In the News: Last week, several prominent and verified Twitter accounts, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Barack Obama, and Kanye West, were hijacked by...
Protect Your Credentials With Password Best Practices
Posted July 17, 2020
In the News: Infosecurity magazine recently shared an article about London-based, digital risk protection agency, Digital Shadows’ new research claiming that 15 billion user...
Stolen Identities used for Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Posted July 10, 2020
In the News: Identity thieves are taking advantage of the current climate by obtaining people’s personally identifiable information (PII) and filing fraudulent unemployment claims...
“Quick Request” Scam
Posted July 2, 2020
In the News: Gift card scammers continue to target victims through email, often with subject lines such as “Quick Request” or similar subjects. The...