IS Security SpiderBytes

Published Date(s): 6/11/2025
Title: We All Scream for LastPass
Message: This summer, treat yourself to peace of mind with LastPass—the scoop your passwords have been waiting for! LastPass is your digital vault, keeping your logins secure, organized, and always just a click away.

Faculty and staff get access to LastPass Enterprise for University accounts, and as a cherry on top, LastPass Premium is free for personal use too!

Use your Enterprise account for work logins only, and your Premium account for personal ones. You can even link them together for double the convenience in one sweet interface.

Install the browser extension, let LastPass fill in passwords, and generate new, strong ones with zero brain freeze.
Just remember:

- Make your master password strong
- Never share it
- Don’t reuse it anywhere else

Stay cool, stay secure—because cybersecurity should be as smooth as soft-serve.
Website Link: https://spidertechnet.richmond.edu/TDClient/1955/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=35278

Published Date(s): 6/18/2025
Title: SpiderSecure Summer Tips
Message: As we head into summer, it’s important to keep cybersecurity top of mind—whether you’re traveling, working remotely, or taking a break. Cyber threats don’t take vacations, so here are a few simple habits to help you stay secure:

- Use strong, unique passwords for every account. Consider using a password manager like LastPass to keep them safe.

- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible—it adds a critical layer of protection.

- Beware of public Wi-Fi. If you must connect, use a VPN to protect your data.

- Keep software and devices updated to patch security vulnerabilities.

- Be cautious with email and texts, especially those asking for sensitive information—phishing scams rise during travel seasons.

Practicing these habits can help protect your personal and University data all summer long. Stay SpiderSecure and enjoy a secure break!
Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/index.html

Published Date(s): 6/25/2025
Title: June is National Internet Safety Month
Message: School might be out, but hackers are always in session. June is National Internet Safety Month—a perfect time to level up your online security before heading off on summer adventures.
Here’s how to keep your digital life safe:

- Use strong, unique passwords for every account (a password manager like LastPass can help)

- Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your email, social, and school logins

- Avoid public Wi-Fi when logging into sensitive accounts—or use a VPN

- Keep your phone, laptop, and apps updated

- Be skeptical of unexpected texts, emails, or DMs—phishing is real

Your personal data, schoolwork, and social accounts are all valuable targets. Taking a few minutes now can save you a lot of trouble later.

So while you’re out soaking up the sun, make sure your online life is just as protected. 
Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/cybersecurity-awareness-education/cybersecuritybasics/index.html

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