It only takes one compromised account to disrupt your work or your personal life.
One compromised account could result in lost access to email, files, Teams, or other Yale systems. All the while, cybercriminals are using your account to target colleagues or gain access to sensitive data.
The same risk applies at home: one compromised account can open the door to your email, banking, social media, and other personal information.
The good news? Most account get compromised the same way: a phishing email, a stolen password, or an unexpected MFA prompt approved in error or frustration.
Use our Recognize, Relax, Rethink model to help keep both your personal and work accounts safe.
- Recognize an unexpected sign-in request or MFA prompt for what it is: a red flag.
- Relax and take a breath before signing in or approving.
- Rethink what to do next, like verifying the request or reporting it if something feels off.
Those few seconds can make all the difference, at Yale and at home.
Want to learn more
Register for When Identity Criminals Move In: Taking Back Your Account on Tuesday, August 18 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, you'll learn how attackers take over accounts, how to recognize the warning signs, and what to do if it happens to you.
We hope you'll join us.