Tagged: Cybersecurity

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Many folks around the university rely on Salesforce for customer engagement and promotions. A recent string of cyber attacks put Salesforce users at risks.

Attackers are using social engineering tactics like voice phishing to impersonate Salesforce support staff and trick them into accessing malicious links or adding harmful connected apps on Salesforce. 

A growing trend in cybersecurity is to attack victims through texting and social channels, tricking them into giving access to their accounts, files, and data.

As a refresher, multifactor authentication is the highest standard for logging into accounts and services. Simply, it means it takes -- 1) something you know: username and password, and 2) something you have: your DUO push notification on your cell phone -- to access your Ohio State account.

Join the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) on Wednesday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m. for an exciting online game show: Level Up Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition! In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, compete against fellow Big Ten schools and enhance your cyber knowledge. 

This event, hosted by the BTAA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, features engaging challenges and questions. Gain essential tips to protect your digital life while helping Ohio State win the title of Most Cybersecurity Aware Institution in the BTAA.  

Amid the hustle and bustle of a new academic year, it's easy to neglect basic cybersecurity measures. But with increasingly frequent reports of cyberattacks and data breaches, following basic steps to protect yourself and Ohio State’s data is crucial. This article provides strategies on avoiding phishing scams, enhancing your account security with BuckeyePass, and responsibly using AI tools to help you stay cyber secure.  

With the increasing frequency of data breaches, safeguarding both your personal and Ohio State information has never been more critical. Just as regular physical check-ups and exercise are vital for maintaining physical health, adopting cyber hygiene practices is essential for ensuring digital well-being. This article offers steps to secure your data and help the university defend against cyberattacks, along with tips to prevent identity theft if a breach occurs.

In today's digital world, phishing scams are a constantly growing threat to individuals and organizations like Ohio State. These deceptive schemes often involve malicious actors crafting emails or text messages that mimic legitimate communications from reputable sources, like banks, credit card companies, or even the university, to steal information. Phishing scams can also lead victims to download harmful software, giving bad actors access to personal and business information held on their device.  

BuckeyePass, powered by Duo Security, is Ohio State’s method of multi-factor authentication (MFA), assisting in keeping our systems safe and helping us stay ahead of security threats. New passkey authentication methods are now available, making it easier than ever to access the systems you need.