"Sharing and/or downloading copyrighted music, videos and film is both illegal and against UNCW policy."

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Register for EMERGENCY text and voice messaging through mySeaport. View information here.

Security Newsletters

• Spring 2011 Student Security Newsletter (PDF)
  
• Spring 2011 Faculty/Staff Security Newsletter (PDF)

Social Networking videos

• Facebook Security Video
• Twitter Security Video
• LinkedIn Security Video

Helpful Links

President Obama on Cyber Security (You Tube video)

Comprehensive National Cyber Security Initiative

OnGuardOnline.gov

Phish-No-Phish Online Quiz

Protecting Your Identity (FTC site)

Stop.Think.Connect Campaign (Homeland Security site)

StopBullying.gov

About IT Security

View information about the IT Security Office Here

Be Safe

Cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Be sure to take precautions to keep your computer, your mobile devices and yourself safe and secure online.

Be Safe - Social Networking

View information and videos on how to secure your social networking accounts and protect yourself.

Practice Healthy Web Habits

• Start using strong passwords when creating accounts.
• Try to avoid opening unknown attachments from e-mail.
• Remember to install the latest Antivirus protection and keep it up-to-date.
• Only open e-mail from identifiable senders (when in doubt, delete).
• Never submit personal information when a site looks questionable.
• Going to an authenticated site? Log out when finished.
  

Helpful UNCW Resources

• Download FREE Antivirus
• "Is My Computer Infected?"
• Safeguard Personal Information
• Create Secure Passwords
• Manage Spam Settings
• Identify Spoofed E-mails
• Attend Virus Clinics (for Students)
• Backup Your Computer
• Learn about Mobile Device Security
• Learn about Computrace (Helps recover lost or stolen computers)
• Prepare for Hurricanes/Storms (IT Guidelines & Best Practices)

Educate Yourself

• Data Security and Identity Protection
• Illegal File Sharing
• NC Data Retention Requirements (PDF)
• Social Networking
• UNCW's Information Technology Policies
  

External Resources

• Educational Security Incidents (Dodge List) - We are pleased to report that, thanks to UNCW's comprehensive approach to security and due diligence, the Seahawks are not on this list.
• FCC Regulation for underage users on university systems
• FTC Identity Theft Protection Assistance
• FTC Red Flag Guidance
• NC Dept. of Justice Identity Theft Protection Assistance
• NC Dept. of Justice Fraud Alerts
• NC Dept. of Justice Internet Crime Prevention
• OnGuard Online Information Security Awareness Education and Training
• US-CERT Computer Threats and Alerts

If you need help:

Please contact the Technology Assistance Center (TAC).

NOTE: UNCW will NEVER ask you for your e-mail credentials or any account related information. If you receive an e-mail asking for this information, delete it and do not reply.