The University of Cincinnati will be closed December 24, 2025 โ January 1, 2026 for Winter Season Days. During this time, staff will not be available for assistance.
๐ง If you still need help, feel free to email usโresponses will resume the week of January 5, 2026.
๐๐ Happy Holidays from the Office of Information Security (OIS)!
๐ Cyber-Smart Holiday Tips:
โ Watch out for phishing emails posing as holiday deals
โ Use strong, unique passwords (a gift to your future self!)
โ Keep devices and apps updated
๐ฑ Itโs National App Day! While we love discovering new apps, not all are as friendly as they seem. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
Before you tap โDownloadโ:
๐ Check app permissions
โ Use official app stores
๐ Keep your apps updated
Celebrate smart โ protect your data while you enjoy your apps!
๐ช Happy National Cookie Day! While we all love sweet treats, not all cookies are good for you โ especially the ones tracking your online activity! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
โ Review your browser settings
โ Clear cookies regularly
โ Only accept cookies from trusted sites
๐๐ Itโs International Fraud Awareness Week!
Fraud comes in many forms โ but phishing remains one of the most common.
๐ง Be cautious with unexpected emails or texts
โ ๏ธ Look out for urgent requests or unfamiliar links
๐ Never share passwords or personal info via email
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, the Office of Information Security (OIS) reminds you to shop smart and stay cyber safe:
๐ Donโt click on suspicious links or โtoo good to be trueโ deals
๐ Stick to trusted retailers and secure websites (look for https://)
๐ช๐ป This Diwali, Light Up Your Devices โ Not Cyber Risks!
The Office of Information Security (OIS) wants to remind you to:
๐ Use strong passwords & enable multi-factor authentication
๐ฑ Avoid sharing personal info over unsecured networks
๐๐ป Donโt Let Cyber Threats Haunt You This Halloween!
The Office of Information Security has some not-so-scary tips:
๐ธ๏ธ Beware of phishy emails dressed as spooky deals
๐งโโ๏ธ Donโt get tricked โ verify links before you click
๐งโโ๏ธ Keep your software updated and devices protected
๐งผ๐ป Time for a Digital Hygiene Check-Up!
The Office of Information Security (OIS) recommends a quick cyber clean-up:
โ Change outdated or reused passwords
๐ก๏ธ Turn on multi-factor authentication
๐งน Delete unused apps and accounts
๐ Update software and security settings
๐ October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
The Office of Information Security (OIS) is here to help you stay informed
๐ง Learn the basics: Think before you click
๐ Use strong passwords + enable MFA
๐ก๏ธ Keep your software updated
๐ง Report phishing โ donโt fall for it
๐ฃ Donโt Take the Bait!
Phishing emails are getting smarter โ but so can you.
โ๏ธ Check the sender
โ๏ธ Hover over links
โ๏ธ Never share personal info via email
Stay alert, report suspicious messages, and protect your data.
#ThinkBeforeYouClick#CyberSecurity#PhishingAwareness
๐ Think your password is enough? Think again.
The Office of Information Security recommends you add an extra layer of protection with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) โ because one step isnโt always secure enough.
Secure your accounts. Stay cyber smart. ๐ก๏ธ
#CyberAwareness
๐ Your Password Is the Key โ Make It Strong!
The Office of Information Security recommends you:
โ Use long, unique passwords for every account
๐ Consider a password manager to keep track securely
๐ซ Avoid using names, birthdays, or โ123456โ
๐ Update old passwords regularly
๐ September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month
The Office of Information Security (OIS) wants to remind you to:
โ Stay alert
โ Report suspicious behavior
โ Protect what matters
Security starts with awareness.
#CyberAwareness#OIS#NIATM
๐งCoffee shops. โ๏ธAirports. ๐ถ Campus Wi-Fi.
Public networks = public risks.
โค Avoid logging into sensitive accounts
โค Use a VPN if possible
โค Never enter credit card info over public Wi-Fi
โค Always log out of websites when done
๐พ Stay smart. Stay secure.
๐๐ฑ Heading back to campus? Donโt forget your cyber hygiene checklist.
โ Update your UC passwords
โ Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA)
โ Update your devices and apps
A new semester means a fresh start โ make sure your data gets one too.
๐ Cybersecurity in July ๐
As we dive into the second half of the year, itโs the perfect time to refresh your digital defense habits!
๐ฅ๏ธ Avoid suspicious links
๐ก๏ธ Use multi-factor authentication
๐ Create strong, unique passwords