Cybersecurity

Why students should boost their cybersecurity habits with MalwareBytes

Corinne Boyer Apr 19, 2024

Did you know that UK students can download MalwareBytes, the anti-malware software that protects your personal computer against a litany of cybercrimes and threats at no cost?

Why you should use Duo Mobile to secure your UK linkblue account from your smartphone

Corinne Boyer Apr 9, 2024

The Duo app is free, and it can work without internet connectivity. It is also more secure than using the alternative method of receiving a text message from the university.

DMARC Email Quarantine

Mar 11, 2024

Starting Monday, March 11, UK ITS will be enforcing the Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) protocol.What does this mean?

Multi-factor authentication will be required to access University of Kentucky Zoom accounts

Corinne Boyer Feb 23, 2024

Coming soon, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services will implement an additional security measure to Zoom. UK HealthCare's Telehealth instance of Zoom will see this change starting Monday, Feb. 26.

Scam attempting to get personal information reported at UK

Corinne Boyer Feb 6, 2024

UK ITS will never initiate a call, email or text asking anyone in the university community for their Duo code or personal passwords. The only time UK ITS will ask for personal information is to verify your identity if you request technical assistance with ITS Customer Services.

In response to the “mother of all breaches” UK ITS recommends changing your passwords

Corinne Boyer Jan 31, 2024

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recommends that everyone change passwords for several websites after what is being called the “mother of all breaches.” Although no UK accounts are affiliated with the breach, UK students, faculty and staff likely have an accounts some of the websites affected by the leak.

Turn on New Protections for Your iPhone

Jan 23, 2024

In the newest iOS 17.3 update, Apple has added a layer of security to help protect your accounts and data in the event your device ever gets stolen.

It’s data privacy week. Do you know how to protect your data?

Corinne Boyer Jan 22, 2024

Although the U.S. has a mix of laws that protect things like your health data, there’s no overarching law that protects all your data. January 21- 27 is Data Privacy Week, and the University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) encourages the university community to be proactive when it comes to data privacy.

Protecting Your Family's Data

Jan 29, 2024, 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Join University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) Cybersecurity Team for a Parent & Family Engagement's Cat Chat Live discussion on protecting your family's data.

Take these steps to avoid online holiday shopping and fundraising scams

Corinne Boyer Dec 6, 2023

Maybe you’ve already decided to simplify gift giving this year by sending cash or giving to a nonprofit. But before deciding where to spend or send your money, know it is also prime time for online scammers to take advantage of the holiday rush.

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