On Monday, October 3, a phishing email was circulated to a large number of SMU accounts. This one was extremely well crafted and more difficult to ascertain the validity than many we have seen. We thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the potential flags in the email that should raise suspicion. Continue reading Anatomy of a Phish: What to Watch Out For
Category: Security Awareness
Fall 2022 Security Report Now Available
Our latest edition of the OIT Quarterly Security Update is now available to the SMU community.
This issue is dedicated to online scams. We all have seen many of them of late—let’s find out how we can stay safe. Also, we look at how cybercriminals are using persuasion and influence to get you to do what they want. You can find all this and more in our latest update. Continue reading Fall 2022 Security Report Now Available
SMU’s Cybersecurity Wellness Program Launches Next Month
This year, SMU is launching a Cybersecurity Wellness Program to help you build a custom-tailored plan for making security feel easy. Cybersecurity is critical for success in our modern world, and mastering these cybersecurity habits will help you protect your company, your career, your family, and your future.
But wait, there’s more! Continue reading SMU’s Cybersecurity Wellness Program Launches Next Month
Enhancements Coming to Duo This Summer
Earlier this week, we let you know that we are requiring former students to enroll in Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Soon we will provide some enhancements to the Duo service for all users.
Starting August 1, 2022, Continue reading Enhancements Coming to Duo This Summer
Duo To Be Enabled for Former Student Accounts August 1
The University has been protecting the accounts of our users with the help of Duo Security’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) since 2016. This August, we will be moving forward with the next step in our effort to safeguard University accounts by enabling Duo 2FA for all former students starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022. Continue reading Duo To Be Enabled for Former Student Accounts August 1
