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May 22, 2020

That includes protection from cyber attacks.

Image of a surgical mask with the text, "Protecting yourself from harm is especially important in a pandemic."

Image of a surgical mask with the text, "Protecting yourself from harm is especially important in a pandemic."

Unfortunately, hackers are using fear surrounding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic to gain access to confidential information via phishing emails. Learn how to recognize and prevent these common cyber attacks. 

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May 20, 2020

Don't worry, we have your answers.

A photo of the academical village at UVA with the words "We know IT can be a little bit complicated."

A photo of the academical village at UVA with the words "We know IT can be a little bit complicated."

Check out our new and easy frequently asked questions page for faster solutions. 

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April 27, 2020

Traditional passwords alone don't cut it anymore.

Image of a keyboard with the text "Authentication ensures you are the person behind the keyboard"

Image of a keyboard with the text "Authentication ensures you are the person behind the keyboard"

Learn more about types of password protection systems of the present and the future. 

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March 29, 2020

Work from a cyber-secure home environment.

Image of a computer and a cat with the text, "working from home isn't so bad, as long as you're cyber secure."

Image of a computer and a cat with the text, "working from home isn't so bad, as long as you're cyber secure."

Read more to find out how you can practice information security from home. 

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March 13, 2020

Gift Card Scams

Older white man in black suit jacket and red tie holding lots of one hundred dollar bills in one hand and gift card in the other

Older white man in black suit jacket and red tie holding lots of one hundred dollar bills in one hand and gift card in the other

Don't be fooled by urgent request to help someone you think is important purchase gift cards . . . 

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March 12, 2020

Coronavirus-related Malware Alert

Screenshot of the malicious website "Corona-Virus-Map[dot]com pretending to be a legitimate COVID-19 tracker.

Screenshot of the malicious website "Corona-Virus-Map[dot]com pretending to be a legitimate COVID-19 tracker.

Fake online Coronavirus Map delivers well-known malware. Be VERY suspicious and cautious with any emails about the coronavirus. 

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