Safe Computing Tips

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, but IT is dedicated year-round to offering assistance and tips to help make your computing experience safe and secure. Use the information below to help stay safe online.

Beware of email phishing scams and identity theft.

• Stay Safe Online - Spam & Phishing
• Tips for Identifying Phishing Emails
• Phishing Emails - What To Do If You Fall Victim
• Defend Against Identity Theft
• Butler Policy on Confidential Information

Beware of viruses and spyware. Keep your computer, mobile devices, and antivirus up-to-date.

• Stay Safe Online - Protect Your Computer
• Keep your computer up to date (Windows) (Mac)
• Enable your firewall (Windows) (Mac)
• Faculty and Staff antivirus information (Windows) (Mac)
• Secure your mobile devices

Use strong passwords. Never share your passwords with anyone.

• About your Butler password
• Secure Passwords Explained
• Computer Use Master Policy

Think before you post, update your status, or share your location. Review your privacy settings.

• Stay Safe Online - Social Networking Safety Tips

Regularly back up your files. Store your Butler files on BUfiles and/or Google Drive.

• File Storage Options - for your Butler files and anything which may contain sensitive information
• Butler Google Apps Information - for your collaborative files and anything which does not contain sensitive information