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University websites gaining cookie acknowledgement banner
By now, you’re probably accustomed to those website pop-up or banner messages informing you that the website you’re visiting uses cookies and asking you to click on the “I Accept” button. Displaying consent notices that the website is collecting your data as you maneuver through the website has become common … Read more
“Hack your brain” for better cybersecurity in upcoming webinar
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 Computing at UNC. Ever wonder how your habits play into … Read more
Before you scan QR codes, check for these warning signs
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS News will highlight how ITS — and you — keep the University safe. In this guest post, Drew Trumbull with the Information Security Office, shares how malicious actors are using QR codes for scams and phishing campaigns. Check out all Cybersecurity … Read more
Report phishing to protect yourself and the University
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 Computing at UNC. Phishing — where scammers try to trick … Read more
Capture the flag competition tests cyber skills
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS and the Information Security Office will highlight how you can keep yourself — and the University — safe online. Check out all Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for year-round tips on staying cybersafe, visit Safe Computing at UNC. How well do … Read more