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Log In SearchMenu Home About Canvas Canvas FAQ Quick Steps for Your First Canvas Course Canvas transition timeline Project team How to… Documentation HintsTips | QuickTicket New User Interface for PSS – Password Self Service On March 16 2022, LIS will launch a newly updated user experience for PSS – Password Self Service. Why are we doing this? In order to keep PSS up to date with the latest security patches, we are required to perform an update. This update includes a new user interface for the desktop and mobile experience. What can you expect in the new PSS? You will notice that the new PSS features the same functionality as the old outdated version, just with a newly updated and streamlined user interface. Keep reading below for specifics on the differences that you will see. How to change my password? You still go https://pss.widener.edu and log in with your current credentials. Now click either your Name or the Person icon in the upper blue bar , then click Change Password . Desktop Experience: Mobile Experience: How do I change my cellphone number? Login to https://pss.widener.edu , then click either your Name or the Person icon in the upper blue bar , then click Profile Settings . From here, click Edit Profile . Enter your new cellphone number ( without the dashes ) and click Save. How do I change my Challenge Questions? Login to https://pss.widener.edu , then click either your Name or the Person icon in the upper blue bar , then click Profile Settings . From here, click Update Security Questions . Here you have the ability to change your questions and/or answers. Author Tom Gelato Posted on March 10, 2022 March 10, 2022 Categories ITS Resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Password Security Tips Here are a few password security tips that you should adhere to for good security practices. Use multifactor authentication (MFA) where possible to protect valuable data and content. Consider using a password manager program to ensure that you have long and unique passwords for every website and service. Change the factory default passwords on your devices such as WiFi routers, or any other smart devices. Author Chris Smith Posted on October 29, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories Privacy and Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Password Management – 2 Min Video This is a 2 Minute video of Kevin Mitnick, KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, as he shares his tips on password management, best practices and his method of creating passphrases. Author Chris Smith Posted on October 26, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories ITS Resources , Privacy and Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month : The Red Flags of Rogue URLs Spotting malicious URLs is a bit of an art. The examples represented here are some of the common tricks used by hackers and phishers to fool users into visiting malicious websites. The methods shown here could be used by legitimate services, but if you see one of these tricks” you need to make sure you’re dealing with the organization you think you are. Look-a-Alike Domains Slight Misspellings Microsoft nline v5pz @ onmicrosoft . com www. llnked in.com Brand name in URL, but not real brand domain ee.microsoft .co. login-update-dec20.info www.paypal.com .bank /logon?user=johnsmith@gmail.com ww17.google chromeupdates.com / Brand name in email address but doesn’t match brand domain Bank of America BankofAmerica@ customerloyalty.accounts.comURL Domain Name Encoding https:// %77%77%77.%6B%6E%6F%77%62%654.%63%6F%6D Shortened URLs When clicking on a shortened URL, watch out for malicious redirection. https://bit.ly/2SnA7Fnm Domain Mismatches Human Services. gov Despina.Orrantia6731610@gmx .comhttps://www.le-blog-qui-assure .com / Strange Originating Domains MAERSK info@ onlinealxex.com.plOpen Redirectors URLs which have hidden links to completely different web sites at the end. t-info.mail.adobe.com /r/?id=hc347ap1=evilwebsite .com Author Chris Smith Posted on October 25, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories ITS Resources , Privacy and Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month : 20 Ways to Stop Mobile Attacks Don’t let your guard down just because you’re on a mobile device. Be just as careful as you would on a desktop! WiFi Don’t allow your device to auto-join unfamiliar networks. Always turn off WiFi when you aren’t using it or don’t need it. Never send sensitive information over WiFi unless you’re absolutely sure it’s a secure network. Apps Only use apps available in your device’s official store – NEVER download from a browser. Be wary of apps from unknown developers or those with limited/bad reviews. Keep them updated to ensure they have the latest security. If they’re no longer supported by your store, just delete! Don’t grant administrator, or excessive privileges to apps unless you truly trust them. Browser Watch out for ads, giveaways and contests that seem too good to be true. Often these lead to phishing sites that appear to be legit. Pay close attention to URLs. These are harder to verify on mobile screens but it’s worth the effort. Never save your login information when you’re using a web browser. Bluetooth Disable automatic Bluetooth pairing. Always turn it off when you don’t need it. Smishing (phishing via SMS) Don’t trust messages that attempt to get you to reveal any personal information Beware of similar tactics in platforms like What’s App, Facebook Messenger Instagram, etc. Treat messages the same way you would treat email, always think before you click! Vishing (voice phishing) Do not respond to telephone or email requests for personal financial information. If you are concerned, call the financial institution directly, using the phone number that appears on the back of your credit card or on your monthly statement. Never click on a link in an unsolicited commercial email. Speak only with live people when providing account information, and only when you initiate the call. Install software that can tell you whether you are on a secure or fake website. Author Chris Smith Posted on October 21, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories ITS Resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Social Engineering Awareness Tips Here are a few social engineering awareness tips to remember that will help protect you. Criminals won’t just email you, they’ll use SMS, phone calls, or even knock on your door. Remain vigilant at all times. Don’t jailbreak your phone or sideload apps from non-approved app stores. Lock your computer when leaving it unattended. Author Chris Smith Posted on October 21, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories ITS Resources , Privacy and Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Free Course 2021 Your Role: Internet Security and You” From our Partners at Knowbe4: This free course is being offered during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 2021 Your Role: Internet Security and You With this free training course we help you understand today’s threat landscape and how to make smarter security decisions every day. Available in 34 languages! By the end of this course, you will learn: A clear understanding of today’s threat landscape How to spot a cyberattack Your role in preventing an attack that would put your organization or yourself at risk https://training.knowbe4.com/modstore/view/845a6a97-bc8e-4592-8182-ff17ffa8ed70 Author Chris Smith Posted on October 18, 2021 October 15, 2021 Categories Privacy and Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Email Phishing Red Flags Take a look at this sample email of some Phishing Red Flags to be cautious about. Hover over the link. The link may not take you to the site the email content says it will. The email tells you to click a link or open an attachment. The is a sense of urgency to the email (Example: Do the now”) Author Chris Smith Posted on October 15, 2021 October 18, 2021 Categories Privacy and Security , TrainingProfessional Development Cybersecurity Awareness Month :Free Course 2021 Social Engineering Red Flags” 2021 Social Engineering...