{"id":43,"date":"2020-03-17T11:01:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T16:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/remotework\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:34:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:34:50","slug":"be-secure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/remotework\/be-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Secure \/ Be Alert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Work Securely<\/h3>\n

Continue to employ security best practices as you work remotely. Make sure you have all critical updates for your operating system installed and are using anti-virus\/anti-malware software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are working with sensitive information, be sure to keep any paperwork secured and to lock your computer when you are not using it.<\/p>\n

More information on securely working from home.<\/a><\/p>\n

Remain Vigilant<\/h3>\n

The Coronavirus outbreak has global attention and is a national emergency in the United States. Since cybercriminals prey on fear, we can expect to see more and more COVID-19 scams as the situation progresses.<\/p>\n

Situations like this are prime phishing opportunities for bad actors<\/strong>. Report phishing using the “Report phishing” feature of Gmail. For more detail on how to do that watch\u00a01 Minute on How to Report Phishing.<\/a> Report other security concerns using the\u00a0IT support portal<\/a>\u00a0or contacting the Help Desk at\u00a0helpdesk@stolaf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information on COVID-19 Scams and actions to take.<\/a><\/p>\n