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. You can update your Emory password at https://mypassword.emory.edu
  • Use multi-factor authentication whenever available. At Emory, we require Duo Security two-factor authentication for multiple services. Be sure to enroll using the Duo Mobile Option for your smartphone, which will allow continued 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, and 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 and back up your data

  • Operating Systems (Macs, Windows, etc.) require updates that often include the latest security measures for your device. Stay current.
  • Follow data storage best practices for your important files: https://researchdata.emory.edu/store/storing-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.