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SIUE to use Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) to Combat Phishing
Posted September 03, 2021
SIUE will require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all employee e-ID accounts starting September, 2021. Users can avoid the September rush and get set up today for MFA using the request form: https://www.siue.edu/its/mfa-setup/
The reason for adopting a multi-factor authentication (MFA) program is that passwords alone do not offer the protection of sensitive assets or personal information that they have previously. With phishing being the most common and effective method of hacking, multi...
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Multi-factor Authentication Now Available for SIUE Accounts
Posted August 13, 2021
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The latest features coming to your Apple devices
Posted June 10, 2021
By Emily Macios
Apple recently hosted their WWDC event where they introduced the newest iPhone, iPad, and Mac software features. Here’s a roundup of some of the best new features coming soon to iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS.
iOS 15
Live Text
Take a photo of any text and Live Text will digitize the text. You’ll be able to copy and paste that text into any app, or call a phone number from the photo with a single tap. Live Text will also work with screenshots.
SharePlay an...
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Do's an Dont's When Composing Emails
Posted June 10, 2021
by Curt Price
Are you someone who tries extra hard to get the attention of & drive home the point to those who are reading your emails?
Good. Because this article may be for you.
Have you ever received a work email that looks like a rainbow threw up all over it, has big, small, large, super large, & extra tiny text sizes, and 3 or 4 different fonts? If you didn't know any better, you'd think it was a scammy/shady-looking chain email, right?
Good. Because you'll be happy this article exists.
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Information Security Hygiene - Credit Card Skimming
Posted June 10, 2021
by ITS Information Security
When considering information security awareness at SIUE it’s good to get into routines that can protect your privacy at home as well. A common scam known as card skimming can compromise your privacy and steal your financial data very discreetly. Card skimming happens when a hacker attaches a device to machines that process automatic credit or debit card transactions, like ATM’s, gas pumps, or parking meters. The devices are cleverly disguised to look like...
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Getting The Most From Google Photos
Posted May 04, 2021
by Curt Price
Just about everyone uses their smart phone to take pretty much all of their photos nowadays.
And rightfully so.
You always have your phone/camera on you, the picture quality (especially on the higher end phones) is pretty phenominal, and it's super easy to share those photos with friends and family right away.
An extemely popular and very useful photo storage app is Google Photos. And it's been free since it's launch in 2015.
Here are some of the many things you can do with Go...
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Blackboard 5+1 Transition
Posted May 04, 2021
This information is out-of-date. Visit https://www.siue.edu/its/bb/5-plus-1.shtml for the most recent retention information.
SIUE is adopting a Bb retention practice to reduce the amount of contracted storage space needed in Bb and to improve the overall efficiency of the LMS. The new practice will be a 5 + 1 model, where course shells from the previous 5 semesters plus shells from the current semester will be retained in Bb.
New Course Retention Practice Blackboard Course Shell...
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Bringing everyone together with Zoom’s new Immersive View
Posted May 04, 2021
By Emily Macios
Zoom has a new view feature called Immersive View. This new feature brings all participants together into one single virtual background scene. Delivering a more in-person meeting-like experience, Immersive View displays all participants side by side in the “same room” for a more cohesive virtual meeting space.
If you want to use the Immersive View feature, you will need to be using the latest version of the Zoom desktop client for your meetings.
The Zoom desk...
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Useful Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Be Using, But Should
Posted March 16, 2021
by Curt Price
"Why do you hate your mouse so much Curt?!?!?"
I don't hate my mouse. I love my mouse. I consider my mouse to be one of my best friends due to the sad fact we spend so much time together.
However...
Everyone likes keyboard shortcuts because they save time... but most of us are probably only scratching the surface on the vast number of time-saving shortcuts you could be using.
I'm not saying you could say "Started using keyboard shortcuts" during your annual performance review to puff yo...
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The Prince is Back and He Still Needs Your Help Moving Some Money, Old Scams are New Scams
Posted March 15, 2021
by Jeff Laughlin
An old internet scam from the 1990’s is reemerging. You may be familiar with the Nigerian Prince emails which have become an almost cliché example of internet base fraud in our culture. By breaking down this scam in terms of how it functions and what can happen if you are a victim, there is plenty to learn in avoiding current and more sophisticated scams.
"Nigerian Prince" or "419" scams are named from the country and the criminal code that addresses the scam, Nigeria...
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