{"id":147836,"date":"2023-09-22T11:27:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=147836"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:54:34","slug":"cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/archives\/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Week 4: <strong>Cybersecurity resources &amp; test your knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-3.14.49-PM-636x273.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"273\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-142400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-3.14.49-PM-636x273.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-3.14.49-PM-1024x440.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-3.14.49-PM-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-3.14.49-PM.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Week 4: October 25th, 2022<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Thank you for your engagement in Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As we wrap up our final week, we look beyond <span class=\"outlook-search-highlight\">BU<\/span> to trusted sources <\/span>with good cybersecurity information. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">CISA<\/a><\/b> The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency hosts a wealth of information including how to report incidents, cybersecurity trainings &amp; how-to guides, as well as breaking CISA alerts.<br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/briankrebs\/with_replies\" data-ogsc=\"\">Brian Krebs<\/a><\/b> Journalist Brian Krebs provides the latest cybersecurity news, follow him on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/briankrebs\/with_replies\" data-ogsc=\"\">Twitter<\/a> or via his blog <a href=\"http:\/\/krebsonsecurity.com\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">KrebsOnSecurity.com<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <b>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)<\/a><\/b> Hosted by the FBI, you can file formal complaints for ransomware attacks, scams or online threats. You can also view the latest alerts issued to by the government.<br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">Bleeping Computer<\/a><\/b>: Tutorials, cyber-news, downloads and forums make this website a wealth of knowledge for staying up to date and active with cybersecurity information.<br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/category\/security\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">WIRED<\/a><\/b>: The security section of this online magazine is a fun and fast read, covering popular security stories as well as helpful articles like \u201c<i>You need an online password manager. Here are the best ones.<\/i>\u201d<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-ogsc=\"black\">And after a month of cybersecurity awareness, how do you fare in the Danger Zone? Test your knowledge by playing KnowBe4\u2019s \u201c<img src=\"https:\/\/training.knowbe4.com\/modstore\/view\/e883204e-cd6b-417b-b371-40014e27ada1\" data-ogsc=\"\" \/>Danger Zone\u201d game!<\/span><\/i><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" \/><span data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Week 3: <strong>What are security incidents?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"315\" aria-label=\" Video about security incidents width=\" 560=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-2yaoIXMF14\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Week 3: October 19th, 2022<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Welcome to the third week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week we will talk about reporting incidents. Like knowing how to call the police, understanding how to report cybersecurity incidents is critical to ensuring you get the help you need during a cyber event.<\/span><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Security incidents are events that indicate BU systems or data have been attacked or compromised. Security incidents include data breaches, malware infections, phishing messages, and ransomware attacks.<\/span><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">We encourage anyone in the Boston University community who is aware of a potential cybersecurity vulnerability or event affecting accounts, data, computers, or networks to report it. Please contact your BU IT support organization or <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a> <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"black\">any time that you think you may have observed a cybersecurity vulnerability or event. <\/span><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Here are some things to look for:<\/span><\/i><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">\u2022 <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Someone else appears to have access to your accounts or devices, as evidenced by changes to your account, records, files, or email that were not made by you.<br \/>\n\u2022 You can view personal information you do not think you should be able to see.<br \/>\n\u2022 Your computer is behaving as if someone else has control over it, such as the cursor moving, the camera being turned on, or text being typed.<br \/>\n\u2022 Someone outside of your known IT support contacts you and seeks your assistance in gaining access to your system or otherwise bypassing security controls.<br \/>\n\u2022 You have found a way to circumvent a Boston University cybersecurity system.<\/span><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">To report an incident, contact your organization\u2019s IT team or contact the IT Help Center at\u00a0<\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ogsc=\"black\">or by calling 617-353-HELP (4357). For more information visit:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/cyber-security\/sensitive-data\/reporting\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/cyber-security\/sensitive-data\/reporting\/<\/a><\/span><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">To report a phish, forward the email with headers to <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\">abuse@bu.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Check out this short video on Reporting an incident:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"blue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" width=\"449\" height=\"251\" id=\"Picture_x0020_2\" src=\"cid:2763833426*image002.png@01D8E30A.6D815440\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/span><\/a><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> In partnership with the School of Public Health, BU Information Security is proud to host Kris Grahame, FBI Boston, to present\u00a0<i>Foreign Influence &amp; Disinformation Campaigns Online<\/i>, October 24th from 3:30pm-5pm. For more information and to register visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/events\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/events\/<\/a><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget:<\/strong>\u00a0bring your unneeded paper and electronics to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/shred-recycle-event\/#:~:text=In%20partnership%20with%20BU%20Sustainability,18th%20thru%20October%2020th%202022.\" data-ogsc=\"\">Shred + Recycle Events<\/a>\u00a0today Wednesday October 19<sup>th<\/sup> at Agganis Lot and Thursday October 20<sup>th<\/sup> on the Med Campus at the Talbot Green!<span data-ogsc=\"black\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Week 2: <strong>What is ransomeware?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" aria-label=\" Video about ransomeware\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vkjekr6jacg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Week 2: October 12th, 2022<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\nAt BU, we protect our online identities, services and data with Duo. It\u2019s easy to use and adds significant protection. If your password is hacked through phishing, a data breach, guessing or any other compromise &#8211; Duo saves the day, preventing unauthorized access to your account.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Here are tips for and using Duo effectively:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\n\u2022 Whenever possible, use Duo Push through the mobile app &#8211; it is the fastest and most secure option.<br \/>\n\u2022 NEVER authorize a prompt or call you did not initiate. Whether it\u2019s through the phone or a push, click on \u201cDeny\u201d if you are not expecting the prompt!<br \/>\n\u2022 Never provide another person with a Duo authorization passcode.<br \/>\n\u2022 Verify that any site asking for authentication via the web uses a \u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">bu.edu<\/a>\u2019 address, with <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/shib.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/shib.bu.edu\/<\/a><\/i><\/b>, <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/adfs.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/adfs.bu.edu\/<\/a>,<\/i><\/b> and <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/<\/a>,<\/i><\/b>being the most common.<br \/>\n\u2022 The URL should always start with <b><i>https:\/\/<\/i><\/b>. The \u201cs\u201d is critical \u2013 it means \u201csecure\u201d.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">If you clicked on a link and provided your password, or approved a Duo prompt you did not initiate:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\n\u2022 Change your BU password immediately: <a href=\"https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/accounts\/changepw\" data-ogsc=\"\">https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/accounts\/changepw<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 Contact the BU IT Help Center: <a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-353-HELP.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(42, 42, 42)\">Get ready to SHRED!<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(42, 42, 42)\">\u00a0Bring your unneeded paper and electronics to one of our<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/shred-recycle-event\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">Shred + Recycle Events<\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>on Tuesday October 18<sup>th<\/sup>, Wednesday October 19<sup>th<\/sup><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>and Thursday October 20<sup>th<\/sup>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Week 1 October: <strong>Using Duo Multifactor authentication effectively<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" aria-label=\" Video about Duo Multifactor authentication\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rv12VryxlcE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Week 1: October 4th, 2022<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\nAt BU, we protect our online identities, services and data with Duo. It\u2019s easy to use and adds significant protection. If your password is hacked through phishing, a data breach, guessing or any other compromise &#8211; Duo saves the day, preventing unauthorized access to your account.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Here are tips for and using Duo effectively:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\n\u2022 Whenever possible, use Duo Push through the mobile app &#8211; it is the fastest and most secure option.<br \/>\n\u2022 NEVER authorize a prompt or call you did not initiate. Whether it\u2019s through the phone or a push, click on \u201cDeny\u201d if you are not expecting the prompt!<br \/>\n\u2022 Never provide another person with a Duo authorization passcode.<br \/>\n\u2022 Verify that any site asking for authentication via the web uses a \u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">bu.edu<\/a>\u2019 address, with <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/shib.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/shib.bu.edu\/<\/a><\/i><\/b>, <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/adfs.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/adfs.bu.edu\/<\/a>,<\/i><\/b> and <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\">https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/<\/a>,<\/i><\/b>being the most common.<br \/>\n\u2022 The URL should always start with <b><i>https:\/\/<\/i><\/b>. The \u201cs\u201d is critical \u2013 it means \u201csecure\u201d.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">If you clicked on a link and provided your password, or approved a Duo prompt you did not initiate:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><br \/>\n\u2022 Change your BU password immediately: <a href=\"https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/accounts\/changepw\" data-ogsc=\"\">https:\/\/weblogin.bu.edu\/accounts\/changepw<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 Contact the BU IT Help Center: <a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-353-HELP.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(42, 42, 42)\">Get ready to SHRED!<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(42, 42, 42)\">\u00a0Bring your unneeded paper and electronics to one of our<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/shred-recycle-event\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">Shred + Recycle Events<\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>on Tuesday October 18<sup>th<\/sup>, Wednesday October 19<sup>th<\/sup><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>and Thursday October 20<sup>th<\/sup>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 4: Cybersecurity resources &amp; test your knowledge Week 3: What are security incidents? Week 2: What is ransomeware? 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