iOS 11 Upgrade
As previously announced, Apple released iOS 11 on Thursday, November 16. However, an issue with the native Mail app prevented some TTU email users from sending or replying to email messages.
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Security Compromise at Equifax Credit Firm
Equifax recently announced a cybersecurity incident potentially affecting 143 million U.S. consumers (source). The information accessed includes names, social security numbers, birthdates, and addresses. In some instances, driver's license and credit card numbers were also stolen.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
For the last several years, the banking industry has been using Two Factor Authentication (2FA) to secure online banking accounts and transactions. 2FA requires a user to have a password and an additional piece of information that you are given in order to access the application, or to complete certain transactions. In the last few months, the TTU IT Division added 2FA for some eRaider web-authenticated resources.
Data Loss Due to Carelessness
Data loss refers to the unauthorized or accidental exposure of personal or confidential data that could lead to identity theft. As a reminder, faculty and staff who have a business need to access the personally identifiable information of students and employees must exercise diligent care to avoid unintentionally exposing that information to identity thieves.
Information Technology Division
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Texas Tech University, Office of the CIO, Box 42008, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
webmaster@ttu.edu