Cybersecurity Tips

Protect your Accounts

  • Use a unique password for every account (consider using a password manager to help)
  • Never share or reuse passwords
  • Change your passwords regularly. Note that your Emory password must be changed each year: go to https://mypassword.emory.edu
  • Use multi-factor authentication whenever available. At Emory, we require Duo Security two-factor authentication for multiple services. Here's the link to the steps to take to enroll. Be sure to enroll using the Duo Mobile Option for your smartphone; it will allow you to continue access to your Emory account as long as you have that device (even if your phone number changes!).   

Beware of Phishing  

  • Do not open emails or attachments from unfamiliar or unexpected senders
  • Critically evaluate messages: examine the email address of the sender, hover your mouse over links to check their validity, look for misspellings or other indicators of potential illegitimacy
  • Never provide your credentials in response to an email. Reputable organizations, including Emory, will never ask you to share your password with anyone.
  • If you think an email to your Emory account is a phishing attempt, report it by using the “Cofense Reporter” or “Report Phishing” options in your email client.  Learn more at https://it.emory.edu/security/policies-procedures/reporting-emails.html 
  • Current phishing emails include unexpected job offers to students; learn more and be on the alert!   

Keep your devices and apps up to date, back up your data

Protect your Privacy

  • Check your privacy settings under all social media accounts and consider restricting access to your posts to trusted friends and family only.
  • Check your privacy settings in web browsers and apps and know how your personal data is being collected, used, and disclosed.
  • Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/protecting-your-privacy-online.