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Social engineering tricks people into handing over information, money, or access. Attackers now use artificial intelligence to copy voices and faces, so a call or video that sounds and looks familiar can still be fake. When a request involves money, passwords, or personal information, pause and confirm it through a second channel that you choose.

AI tools can save time, but anything you type, paste, or upload into them leaves your hands. Before using AI, think about what data you're sharing and where it's going. When possible, use chat.uidaho.edu or Mindrouter, the University's own locally hosted AI services, so your data stays within U of I instead of going to an outside company.

A patch is a software update that fixes a problem in a program or operating system. Many of those problems are security flaws, and an update closes the flaw before someone can use it against you. Turning on automatic updates and restarting your devices when asked covers most of what you need to do.

Frauds and scams have become sophisticated, costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Understanding the most prevalent schemes and learning how to protect yourself is essential for financial and personal security

Cyber Security Tips for traveling abroad

Why do MFA?

Follow these tips to help keep your data, accounts, and the university secure!

Essential Cyber Security Tips for UI Employees

Remain vigilant this holiday season for hackers, scammers, and online thieves trying to steal your personal and financial information while you shop. To help keep your information secure, please consider the following.