In recent weeks, many members of Seton Hall University have reported notices from various organizations indicating that their personal information, including Seton Hall email addresses, has been discovered on the dark web. This surge highlights the continuing threat faced by individuals and organizations as cybercriminals relentlessly target digital defenses to exploit valuable data for personal gain. It is important to note that there is no federal law requiring companies to disclose data breaches to customers, and individuals may not realize their data has been exposed and put up for sale on the dark web. there is. Still, there are proactive steps you can take to monitor your information and increase your online safety.
The Ministry of Information Technology recommends using HaveIBeenPwned.com, a valuable resource to search security incident databases and see if your email address has been involved in a data breach. The results not only reveal the breach, but also provide details about when and how the breach occurred and what type of information was stolen or accessed. If you get a positive result for any email address, your main immediate action is to change your password immediately. This advice applies to all accounts, not just Seton Hall accounts.
Create and maintain strong passwords
- Create a strong password: Long passwords (at least 14 characters) that include a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters increase your protection against potential hackers.
- Make your password memorable: Use the line method to create strong passwords that are difficult to guess and easy to remember.
- Never share your password: Do not share your password with anyone. Please note that no one at the University, including IT staff, will ever ask you for your password.
- Do not save or write down passwords: Writing down your password increases the risk of loss or unauthorized access. Instead, password managers offer a secure and effective solution. Popular password managers include 1Password, LastPass, LogMeOnce, and Dashlane.
- Don’t reuse passwords: Using different passwords for multiple accounts increases security. This means that if her password is compromised, only her one account will be affected.
- Set a password reminder. Improve your overall digital security by scheduling regular reminders on your phone or calendar to change your passwords for all online accounts every 60 to 90 days.
Our Technology Service Desk is available 24 hours a day for inquiries regarding the security of your Seton Hall account, including potential breaches, changing your password, and general questions.
Category: Science and Technology
