Hacking
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NSA Lablet at Vanderbilt to make sure America keeps moving after hacks
It’s not a question about whether cyber-physical systems connecting humans and technology are hackable—it's how to keep them running after inevitable hacks occur. The National Security Agency is giving a Vanderbilt University team and their collaborators five years and several million dollars to figure out how to make that happen. Read MoreMay 7, 2018
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Protect yourself from malware by changing your computer habits
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the university community aware of various security issues and how to respond. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Vanderbilt IT launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT is launching its annual campaign to make the university community aware of various security issues in a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Protect yourself from phishing attacks
With the advent of the new fiscal year, Vanderbilt IT is beginning to detect an increased amount of phishing activity targeted toward university employees. Review best practices now to protect yourself. Read MoreJun 29, 2017
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Protect yourself from identity theft
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its second-annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Practice safe Web browsing to avoid ransomware
One of the latest threats in the cyber world is the use of ransomware, a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. Vanderbilt IT shares the best ways to protect yourself by practicing safe Web browsing. Read MoreMar 10, 2016
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Protect yourself against phishing attacks
Vanderbilt IT has compiled the following information about what a phish looks like, common techniques used by attackers after an account is compromised, and best practices to protect yourself from becoming a victim of phishing. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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‘Spear phishers’ proving hard to neutralize
It may take repeated and varied exposure to anti-spear phishing messages before employees get the message, according to research. Read MoreJan 28, 2014
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Students try to hack ‘Bank of Vanderbilt’ in network security class
Yuan Xue is among the Vanderbilt engineering faculty training computer science leaders of the future to build and maintain more secure networks through innovative teaching methods. Read MoreJul 22, 2011
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Precautions recommended in wake of attempted hacking
Strengthening password is key to thwarting computer hackers. Read MoreJun 21, 2011