Widener InfoSecurity

Widener University Office of Information Security

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Starting to get reports at #Widener about scams impersonating Social Security Administration over the phone. Not new, happens elsewhere, but always be alert. #WidenerPride

https://t.co/SPy3uxFabS

[REN-ISAC @renisac]

Can you spot a #phish? @Google's free phishing quiz will test your ability to spot a fake. #BeCyberSmart #CyberAware https://t.co/b8UE3lL5cB

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Cybersecurity month is underway; #WidenerPride check out the ITS Blog for this week - Own IT! #CyberPride https://t.co/rvxEz17Mlg

[REN-ISAC @renisac]

How should you approach #cybersecurity? “OWN IT. SECURE IT. PROTECT IT.” this October during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! #BeCyberSmart #CyberAware https://t.co/ASK0NqkUwU

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Opening Cybersecurity Awareness month with a breach - if you play Words With Friends or FarmVille you may be at risk. Never reuse passwords at a different site! #WidenerPride

[SC Media @SCMagazine]

On Sept. 12, Zynga reported that a cybersecurity incident had taken place and account login information for certain players of Draw Something and Words With Friends may have been accessed.

https://t.co/pwAMZkOPOL

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Phishing impersonators changing their approach - asking for a list of grad students:

"Please, send me the list of graduate students name and email addresses."

Stay alert; check the email address of the sender (especially on a phone) #WidenerPride

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Whether you're a student gamer, or you're a gamer parent, remember that if you're online, you're a target. Play it safe. #WidenerPride

[Safer Online by MSFT @Safer_Online]

Make sure the #Fortnite player in your family doesn't fall for a new #ransomware scheme. Get the details: https://t.co/r71qoGy1ff @CNN #OnlineSafety

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

The IRS warns of another scam - and reminds us that they don't send unsolicited emails. #WidenerPride

https://t.co/rTF5yOSCkp

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Welcome (and welcome back) to Widener #WidenerPride!

Here's a kickoff article from the BBB about staying safe online.

https://t.co/kAiDnvfUCG

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Key takeaway from this article:

"...when in doubt, assume it’s a scam."

#WidenerPride
https://t.co/eNvXDWZsZx

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

University libraries being targeted, even after measures were taken to stop it. #WidenerPride https://t.co/4gDtiySoSs

[EDUCAUSEreview @EDUCAUSEreview]

Cyberattacks on higher education are increasingly frequent and damaging. Meeting the challenge, especially in #HigherEd, requires strategic thinking, and that strategy must come from cybersecurity-specific strategic thinking. https://t.co/ztoEa2FfA4 #cybersecurity

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

This is a message that we need to keep saying (because it's true)

https://t.co/FeDHdPvM6E

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

The best thing on this page:

"We've come a long way, and together we can do even more."

https://t.co/z01eKsAE0b

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

@cavyherd @SeamusBlackley @inewlight The Bread Wedding

[Brian Kelly @BKinCT]

Great article from a great leader in our community -  Why Hackers Love Universities https://t.co/0HcVGtFk02 via @Evolllution

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

This may be the strongest warning I've ever seen - update Chrome NOW. #WidenerPride contact the Helpdesk if you need assistance.

https://t.co/podzRiIfIR

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Fake Voicemail is the new Phishing - bad guys sending emails with "voicemail" links and attachments; asks for your login credentials. Ours come from a Widener address - click safe #WidenerPride

https://t.co/AU4fVA6kt1

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

Email impersonations are frequent in #highereducation: make sure the email address is legit (not just the name!) before you respond #WidenerPride

https://t.co/zHjI2xHYxp

[Widener InfoSecurity @WidenerISO]

"...they build phishing tactics that are extremely difficult to detect unless you are trained to be skeptical."

Admittedly, training skepticism is difficult to do. (thx @runforserenity) #InfoSec
https://t.co/x2idcHiA7v