- Be aware of online scams - don't get lured by phishing! Report any attempts to get your username, password, or other personal information to phish@appstate.edu. Don't share your password, and never enter your password on a website without making sure you are in the right place. Appalachian ITS will never ask for your password!
- Use Good Passwords and Keep them Safe: Use passwords with letters, numbers, and symbols - for each account. If you need help remembering your passwords, use a password vault like KeePass.
- Review your Social Media Privacy settings - customize your privacy settings and think about what you share.
- Don't link your social media accounts together - one hacked account gives the hacker access to all linked accounts.
- Be aware of online scams - don't get lured by phishing!
- Log Out before you walk away from a public computer - log out of your MountaineerApps Google account and the public computer.
- Keep clean machines and back up your files -Make sure your device and software are set to install regular updates and use Antivirus software. Back up your files with an external device and/or Mountaineer Google Drive.
- Use https - whenever you transmit confidential information to a website.
- Be careful where you click:
- Use official sites like Google Play Store to download apps, and review what they want to access.
- Don't open questionable email attachments or click on ads on websites.
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