October Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Strengthen your cyber shield during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This year’s theme is Strengthen Your Cyber Shield. Together, we can take simple steps to build strong cyber-safe behaviors – both at Yale and at home.
September Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Back to School Cybersecurity Essentials
This month’s tip highlights five essential cybersecurity practices to kick off the semester on the right (cyber-safe) foot! By adopting some simple habits, we can all help keep Yale’s data and systems safe.
August Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: How scammers manipulate current events for personal gain
Scammers use events in the news to trick us into revealing sensitive information. Understanding these tactics is crucial in safeguarding Yale's data and systems.
July Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Protect your identity and protect Yale
Protect your identity and Yale's data by using secure passwords, enabling Multifactor Authentication (MFA), and using secure login screens.
June Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Secure travel tips for business and pleasure
June 2024
Prepared to protect yourself from cyber threats while on the go? Know how to protect both Yale’s and your devices when away? Strengthen your cyber defenses with our secure travel tips.
May Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Device security is your digital safety net
May 2024
Device security isn't just a tech thing; it's your personal shield against a world of cyber threats, both at home and at work. Find out the three easy things you can do to become a device security pro!
April Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: AI, social engineering, and you
April 2024
Social engineering uses tactics like fear to manipulate people into sharing confidential information. Artificial Intelligence (AI) elevates social engineering risks. Discover some of the most common tactics and tips to help keep you safe online.
March Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: You can’t always trust what you see
March 2024
Did you know that both new cyber tactics and old tricks are being used against us? Boost your cyber know-how to guard against deepfakes and fake login screens.
February Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Spot romance scams & safeguard your heart
February 2024
Did you know social engineering goes beyond email and into common dating apps and romance scams, too? Build your cyber sleuthing skills this Valentine's season and use Recognize, Relax, and Rethink to outwit romance scammers.
January Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: New year and new easy-to-build cyber habits
January 2024
Make 2024 the year you build cyber-safe habits and stick to them! Find out about our 21-day cyber habit challenge starting in February.
December Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Holiday FUDGE isn't just to satisfy your sweet tooth
December 2023
Our Cybersecurity Awareness FUDGE model can sweeten the holidays and help you identify dangerous red flags.
November Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Five tips for safe buying online
November 2023
Boost holiday cheer and beat shopping fear! This holiday season, build your cyber know-how to outsmart online thieves.
October Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Four tips to Bee a Yale Cyber Hero in October
October 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us for a month of interactive events and fun activities to defend Yale's resources and defeat online thieves.
September Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Be mindful to be cybersafe
September 2023
Recently, Yale has seen an uptick in suspicious messages. By exercising mindful behavior, we can click with caution and stay ahead of cybercriminals!
August Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Back-to-school security refreshers
August 2023
Summer is great for relaxing our minds and bodies, but not our cybersecurity muscles! With the new academic year upon us, it’s a good time to refresh our security practices.
July Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Report, don’t respond to unexpected urgent emails
July 2023
Be aware of the new ways cybercriminals use social engineering to trick you into providing access to your account.
June Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: 3 Ways to Protect Yale Data This Summer
June 2023
Did you know that 82% of data loss resulted from human error? By safeguarding the data we work with we support the University’s mission.
May Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Report suspicious cyber activity, no matter what!
May 2023
“It’s probably nothing.” “I’m just being paranoid.” “I’m sure someone else will report this issue so I won’t bother.” What prevents us from reporting something that seems awry?
April Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Bee SAFE, Not Sorry
April 2023
Did you know Yale may have a time limit to report security incidents? And the clock starts ticking when you notice something off. It's important we report suspicious cyber activity, right away! It's always better to Bee SAFE, Not Sorry.
March Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Protect your identity during tax season
March 2023
This tax season, be alert to unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages claiming to be from the IRS. Cybercriminals are seeking personal information to use against you.
February Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Steer clear of gift card scams and messages impersonating Yale officials
February 2023
Would you be suspicious if you received an email from your manager asking you to buy gift cards? If it’s not part of your normal responsibilities, you should be! There have been multiple cases of cybercriminals masquerading as members of the Yale community.
January Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Be empowered to protect your online privacy
January 2023
While it's true we cannot control how each byte of our data is processed and shared, we’re not helpless! Data Privacy Week (January 22-28) helps empower us to protect our privacy online by offering helpful resources and spreading awareness.
December Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Gift cards are for giving, not stealing your money
December 2022
Gift cards are a great way to ensure everyone gets that special something they're looking for. But there are risks. Be aware this holiday season and steer clear of these three trending scams
November Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Shop scam-free this holiday season
November 2022
More buying means more opportunities for cybercriminals to steal your holiday joy. Stay alert and don’t fall victim to their costly scams. Read November's tip to find out more!
October Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Don't get drained by virtual vampires
October 2022
It’s going to take more than garlic and holy water to protect your and Yale’s data and systems. Find out how to stay safe online this Halloween!
September Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Avoid disaster and charity scams
September 2022
Hurricane season may bring damaging floods, downed trees, and other fallouts. And the aftermath brings cybercriminals. When preparing your home for severe weather, think about preparing your cyber muscles, too!
August Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Avoid back-to-school scams
August 2022
As we gear up for back to school, don’t let excitement or anxiety override your cyber know-how. Read on for tips to stay safe this back-to-school season.
July Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Summer Travel Tips
July 2022
Vacations are great opportunities to relax, reconnect, or explore new locales and experiences. However, scammers still look for ways to try and steal our information. Don’t forget to include cyber safety in your plans.
June Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Summer's heating up—and so is smishing!
June 2022
Have you ever received a text message from an unrecognized number? Is it asking you to click a link or provide your personal information? If so, think twice; it may be a smishing scam!
May Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Make Secure Passwords Part of Your Spring Cleaning
May 2022
This year World Password Day falls on May 5. The best way to celebrate is by updating your passwords. Also, consider setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and using a password manager.
April Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Don't Be Fooled by Cybercriminals
April 2022
Do you know that cybercrime is expected to cost the world $10.5 Trillion annually by 2025? Hackers, bad actors, and online thieves are pros at talking us out of our money and data. Don’t get fooled by their cunning tricks!
March Cybersecurity Awareness Tip: Don't let cybercriminals steal your pot of gold
March 2022
Saint Patrick's Day may have you feeling extra lucky this month. However, luck should not play a part in your online security plan, both at home and at Yale. Remember, cybercriminals take advantage of any and all holidays.