Information Security
Information on how to protect your computer and data from unauthorized access or use.
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If you have access to core UGA Administrative systems like OneSource and other financial management applications, you might get an email that looks like this: Dear_______: You are receiving this email because our records indicate you are an active user in one or more of the University’s Administrative Systems. This email contains important information about…
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It’s important to back up your data. Here’s how OIT can help. Your Work Computer If your work computer has just crashed or is currently melting in a fire, hopefully you were using backup software! In any case, contact the Service Desk at oithelp@uga.edu and we’ll be happy to help you in any way we…
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In this guide, you will learn: 1) What Malware is and what it can do, 2) How to detect Malware, 3) How to remove PUP software, 4) How to remove Malware, 5) What to do when you have a severe Malware infection, and 6) How to reinstall your operating system.
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This is an obvious guide on how to avoid malware. The reason I call it “obvious” is because the tips you see in here are very easy, low level, and you’ve probably heard of them before. When we talk about malware we are referring to a generic description of any unwanted items on your computer.…
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Merriam-Webster defines “phishing” as “a scam by which an e-mail user is duped into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly.” So, basically, there are bad guys out there fishing for your personal and professional data. It’s up to you not to get hooked. How do you identify a phishing email? There…