Best Practices
Look out for phishing attacks : This one claims to be from your bank
The following is an example of a recent phishing attack. Delete the message as soon as you get it. Dear Bank of America Customer, abcd@morgan.edu As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the Bank of America system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account. We requested information from you for the... »
Beware of this phishing attack : Get paid for your survey
Note: The following is a message I received, and I am sure many of you would have seen a variant of this or another. It is a phishing attack. Ignore it and send it to the trash. Hello We are accepting applications from qualified individuals to become Paid Surveyors. We have an assignment in your area... »
Cyber Ethics
What is Cyber Ethics? Cyber ethics refers to the code of responsible behavior on the Internet. Just as we are taught to act responsibly in everyday life, with lessons such as “Don’t take what doesn’t belong to you,” and “Do not harm others,” — we must act responsibly in the cyber world as well. What... »
Updates to State Information Security policy
The Department of IT (DoIT) of the State of Maryland has updated its IT security policy which is now in version 2.0. This recent update is in keeping with the traditional update cycle of 18 months or so. The update reverses the process of breaking the policy into several policies and returns to the... »
Protecting Your Data – Mobile Phones
There are more mobile phones than computers, and nearly every one in the US has at least one mobile phone or mobile device. Also, data phones are increasingly more than just phones; they are email devices, SMS devices, video and camera devices and even document and calendar management devices. With increasing portable (even external... »
The University’s Position on Malware and Antivirus
 Desktop Computers, Laptop, etc Policy This section affects all personal productivity systems including desktop , laptop, notebook, tablet pc, or related devices of all operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), pda, blackberry or any other device connected to the University Network either locally or remotely. Antivirus: All machines shall have some antivirus software installed Installed Antivirus Software shall... »
Patch Your Way In
Patches have become essential part of today’s computing framework, as software and appliance vendors rush to mitigate. Well, many will ask, what is a patch A software or firmware is a piece of software provided by a vendor to correct a bug (or programming error) in a working software or firmware. Remember that software could include... »
