Secure Communication

Raed Ouwayda — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:56:34 +0000

This service is to provide common tools, features and best practices for secure communication.

Empowering Your Digital Security

At �� IT Services, our dedicated team works tirelessly to safeguard the university from cyber threats, including malicious attacks, viruses, and the actions of ill-intentioned individuals. However, it's crucial to remember that the most significant factor in ensuring IT security is you.

Stay Informed and Stay Secure

In today's digital landscape, vigilance is your strongest ally. To help you navigate potential threats, we've compiled a list of malevolent content that might land in your Outlook inbox from dubious external sources. By following our expert guidance, you can fortify your defenses and keep your digital world secure.

Threats at a Glance

Here's a brief overview of the key threats you should be aware of:

Phishing

Ransomware

Ransomware is another type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

Here is how it works:

An individual or group first sends you an email and encourages you to click on a link. You then download a file that corrupts/crypts your computer files
The sender copies those files to his own server, so the data can be shared with his accomplices
S/he then asks for ransom - often in bitcoins - blackmailing you, threatening to disclose some of your personal information that may harm your reputation
Since s/he blocked access to your computer system, s/he can also demand a sum of money in exchange for the key that will give you access to your files again

If you receive one of those emails:

NEVER click on an attachment or link.
NEVER pay the ransom. Even if you do pay, you are not certain to get your data back.
Immediately forward the email to itservicesaup.edu.

Scam

How to recognize a dangerous email?

Check the official website yourself

In many phishing attempts, the sender encourages you to click links that seem to come from an official structure (taxes, social security, bank, etc.). However, these links usually lead to a site that steals any personal information you enter. So, instead of clicking the links within the email, navigate to the company website yourself and check if the message you have received is genuine. If that's the case, you will find the same information when you log in to your account on the legitimate website.

Examples of suspicious emails

Follow our Cybersecurity Training

Safe Links and Safe Attachments

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Pierre-Yves Vasener — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:27:20 +0000

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) sometimes called two-factor authentication is an additional security method to secure your account

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) sometimes called two-factor authentication is an additional security method to secure your account and make sure that only you can log into it. It requires you to authenticate with your password and another piece of information such as code that you receive in a text message, a phone call or through Microsoft authenticator app. This quick user guide shows you how to set up your MFA and how to log in using it. To start please make sure you have your computer and your mobile phone/ office phone line near you.

Request a Token

How can I register for MFA?

How do I set MFA authentication method for �� Staff VPN?

How do you change or update your MFA configuration if it was already set up?

The American University of Paris - Information Security

Secure Communication

How to recognize a dangerous email?

Who is the sender?

Who is it addressed to?

How is the grammar?

Where do these links actually lead to?

Is it in a foreign language?

Check the official website yourself

Examples of suspicious emails

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)