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Be a good sender: bulk mail best practices to protect UNC

January 26, 2024

In February, two major email providers, Gmail and Yahoo, will begin strengthening sender requirements to fight spam. Google will implement major changes on February 1 and Yahoo said changes will take effect sometime during the month. If you send bulk … Read more

AI, data privacy and you

January 25, 2024

ITS is a Data Privacy Week champion! Organized by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Data Privacy Week, which runs January 21 – 27, is designed to help you safeguard your data online. Your data powers AI AI tools pull their training … Read more

Take charge of your data with these 3 tips

January 22, 2024

ITS is celebrating Data Privacy Week January 21 – 27! Organized by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Data Privacy Week is designed to help you take charge of your data. This article, adapted from resources produced by the Alliance, sheds light … Read more

New year, fresh start with these 3 tech tips

January 2, 2024

The new year is an opportunity for a fresh start in all aspects of your life, including technology. For you, a fresh start may be learning new tools to improve your work, making healthy (tech) habits or starting off with … Read more

4 questions about Microsoft Copilot, answered

December 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest trends of 2023, and last month, UNC began offering an institutionally scoped generative AI tool, now known as Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection. The tool was originally named Bing Chat Enterprise and … Read more

Is your multi-factor authentication phish resistant? 

October 23, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS News will highlight how ITS — and you — keep the University safe. In this guest post, Deric Freeman with the Information Security Office, shares best practices for multi-factor authentication (MFA). … Read more

“Hack your brain” for better cybersecurity in upcoming webinar

October 11, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, the Information Security Office is sharing ways you can protect yourself — and the University — online. Discover more Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for tips on strengthening cybersecurity year-round, visit Safe … Read more

Report phishing to protect yourself and the University

October 5, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, the Information Security Office is sharing ways you can protect yourself — and the University — online. Discover more Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for tips on strengthening cybersecurity year-round, visit Safe … Read more

Job scams are on the rise: 5 red flags to watch for

September 12, 2023

Move-in, Fall Fest and a drink from the Old Well are some of Carolina’s best traditions for the beginning of the Fall semester. One of the worst? Job scams. Criminals send phishing emails year-round and use techniques that make you … Read more