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Not only is computer security something everyone can master; it’s something anyone who uses the Internet must master. Hackers, identity thieves, scammers, and online criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. That means you need to be equally adept at fending them off. Use this website to gain the skills you need to keep your technology secure and your information safe.

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Erica had an aura of irrepressible optimism. Her sunny disposition lit up her world and touched everyone around her. But her good nature and unfailing trust also delighted hackers who saw her unpatched MacBook, and therefore spyware-vulnerable machine, as an identity ripe for the picking. Now that Erica's laptop has been compromised and her identity stolen, her smile doesn’t shine as brightly as it once did.

Harden your computer before a computer compromise hardens you.

 
 

Starving Artist
Copyright infringement isn't a faceless crime. Know your rights and responsibilities in this digital age of copyright.

Altered Ego
Keep your ego in check. Learn how to protect your identity and the identities of those entrusted to you.

Simple
Simple passwords can make your life complicated. A password should always be at least eight characters long and include three different character classes. Click here for more tips about creating a password.

 

 

 
 

Who Invited Jack?
Identity theft criminals are always looking for new ways to get your personal information. This can range from digging though your trash to sending malicious e-mail messages to deceive you.  There are important steps to take to make sure your personal information, such as credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security Number, passwords, or other sensitive information, is not exposed. Learn about how you can prevent your identity from being Jacked.

 

Jack's Listening
Click here to learn more about wireless security and the campus's no-cost encryption software

Unlimited Copies, Limited Future
Click here to learn how to avoid copyright violations.

Got an identity crisis?
Click here to find out how you can prevent your identity from being Jacked.

Think no one could guess your password? Then you don't know jack!
Read on to find out how to make your password stronger and Jack's job harder.

Jack Be Nimble
Find out how to protect the expensive equipment in our buildings, and most importantly improve the physical safety for all university employees.

The Spy Who Came In From the Internet
Learn how to protect your computer from spyware.

Here Phishy Phishy
Click here to learn more about phishing scams.

 

 

Contact Information
Campus IT Security Office
(303) 735-HELP
security@colorado.edu

 

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Last reviewed: April 15, 2008