What to know about changes to the campus VPN login We are adding an additional layer of security to the VPN to protect the university. There have been a number […]
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Leading with Privacy: Takeaways from Privacy Everywhere 2024
Technology Services is building a culture of greater awareness and understanding surrounding data privacy at the University. Since 2020, Privacy at Illinois has hosted the Privacy Everywhere conference. This year’s […]
Why Should You Care About Your Personal Data?
Page Metadata Audience DifficultyFrom 1 to 10, 1 being easiest. 5 Your data represents you. It is made up of snippets of information about you–everything from your location to your […]
Avoid Black Friday red flags with these tips
Whether you like to grab the best online deal on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, or your tastes run to making an online donation on Giving Tuesday, shopping online during […]
In October, we learned how not to “fall” for phishing
Last month, Technology Services was a presence all over campus at events that demonstrated how to avoid phishing and the real-world consequences of getting hooked. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month […]
MFA Fatigue
When you don’t really notice notices, you risk letting scammers in. Many of us enable notifications on our smartphones so we know when new information arrives. It can be great […]
Insider Threats
Often cybersecurity incidents due to insider activity happen by accident. What seemed an innocent action resulted in an unintended consequence.
Privacy considerations for Generative AI
WE HAVE UPDATED THIS INFORMATION. SEE IT HERE Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence models that create content in various forms, including text, images, and audio across many formats and […]
Meet Kim Milford
Technology Services staff sat down with new Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer Kim Milford to learn more about her background, strengths, goals, and a bit about her personality. […]
#worldsocialmediaday is June 30
Whether you spend a little or a lot of time using social media, anyone who uses these platforms is potentially at risk from cyber criminals and their tactics. Stalkers and […]