Back to School Reminders to Keep Your Information Secure [1]
Cybercriminals know it is back-to-school time and they are hard at work creating scams with the hope of convincing you to click a malicious link or share your private credentials.
Some things to remember
- Don’t provide your username, password, or any personal information requested by unsolicited email, phone call, or text message. (CU will never ask you for your password.)
- Be wary of email links or attachments, unless you are positive the content is safe.
- Don't react to tactics aimed to scare you into taking urgent action, including: limited time job offers, threats of a lawsuit, a computer full of viruses, locked accounts, or opportunities to save money now. (CU will not send you threating emails that your password is expiring and access will suspended.)
- Legitimate companies and service providers will provide a way for you to contact them directly. If you’re uncertain, you can learn more by researching them online.
- No one from your campus IT department is going to call to inform you about a computer virus and ask for your passwords.
- Use unique passwords for each of your accounts.
- Keep your devices up-to-date and verify the legitimacy of new apps before you download them.
Report a portiential incident
If you suspect that your CU email or accounts have been compromised, promptly report it to your campus IT or information security department [2].
Learn more
Keep your information secure at home, work, and school. Check out the Top 10 Action to Reduce Risk [3].
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Office of Information Security
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As we begin a new academic year, the Office of Information Security would like to remind everyone about the importance of protecting your CU email and online accounts.