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Date Last Reviewed:
11/18/2009

Safe Computing

NIU E-Mail Information Security Notice NIU will never ask you for your account and password information. - A very "official" looking phishing attempt is making the rounds to many NIU e-mail users and systems. Even though it looks legitimate, it is NOT sent by NIU. Do NOT respond. FULL STORY >>

• Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
• Copyright and Filesharing Facts 
• Antivirus Tools - free McAfee for students, faculty and staff 
• Alerts
• Updates

Tips

• Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
  • NIU E-mail Phishing Alert
• Benefits and Risks of Free E-Mail Services
• Birdtrax Legal Downloads - legal downloads of music, movies, TV shows, and more
  from Illinois State University
• Cyber Security Tips from the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
• Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
• Reducing Spam
• Shopping Safely Online
• Staying Safe on Social Network Sites

 

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