Twitter

VCU Information Security uses Twitter to share short updates (AKA "tweets") to keep you in the loop about information security risks, incidents and tips. The most recent tweets are below.

The vast majority of our tweets include a link to a related web page. Because tweets are limited to 140 characters, we use URL shortening service bit.ly for many of the links. By clicking these links, you'll be redirected to the destination URL, but you won't known what the destination is beforehand (you can trust us, but can you trust the rest of the web?). To find out where they go first, paste the links into LongURL or install the LongURL Firefox add-on.

11/20/2009 12:27 PM

Symantec's "Unlucky 13" Security Trends for 2010 - Mac malware, mobile malware, IM spam & more, oh my! http://bit.ly/3ulStg
11/20/2009 12:24 PM

Firefox add-ons are fully trusted by Firefox. 0-day vulnerabilities in 3 add-ons just announced. http://bit.ly/4vKQ1O
11/20/2009 08:35 AM

Tweet cautiously. Carlin's 7 dirty words are easy to find in tweets...and you don't know who's reading. http://bit.ly/2vnyAg
11/20/2009 07:07 AM

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Beware phone scams asking for your personal info. http://bit.ly/4o3KKa
11/19/2009 08:56 PM

Reduce the odds of becoming part of a botnet - keep OS, AV & browser current and think before you click. http://bit.ly/2vE1Df
11/19/2009 12:50 PM

Scareware (such as fake security software) is rampant. Learn how to recognize & how to protect yourself. http://bit.ly/18AIYO
11/19/2009 12:00 PM

Top 5 words in spam email last week - software, Adobe, site, Swiss, pills. http://bit.ly/2fFAWe
11/19/2009 09:48 AM

Attacks against smartphones have been minimal, but that's changing. Only install trusted applications. http://bit.ly/2aNrnn
11/19/2009 09:39 AM

T-Mobile confirms largest data breach ever in the U.K. Employee sold millions of customer records. http://bit.ly/410jch
11/18/2009 09:53 AM

Top 6 threats to US network security - foreign nations, criminal groups, hackers, disgruntled insiders.. http://bit.ly/2m690i

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Identity theft prevention

VCU's identity theft prevention program is designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft in connection with VCU accounts. Find out how to idenitify and respond to warning signs.


Don't get lured by a phishing scam

VCU users are a constant target of phishing scams. Find out how phishers try to trick you and how to protect yourself.


Policies and standards

Users of VCU information systems and data are expected to adhere to VCU's information security policies and standards.


Did you know?

In 2008, 92% of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities would have been mitigated if user didn't have administrative rights.

What is information security?

Information security is the protection of information from unauthorized access, disruption and modification, regardless of whether the information is in written, electronic or spoken form.


Random tip

Do not install Microsoft patches or updates sent via email, whether an attachment or link. They are fake.


Want to learn more?

Follow VCU Information Security on Twitter for short updates to keep you in the loop about information security risks, incidents and tips. Access via the Web, an RSS feed or your handheld device.