comic-reminders

Security Reminder: Stay alert! Don't get hooked by 'Phish-y' emails We are rounding up 2024 with this 8th comic in our series. Please remain vigilant against phishing emails. Always verify the sender's profile and ensure the email domain matches the official organisation. Do not click on suspicious links or attachments,

Security Reminder: Think Twice Before You Plug In: USB Safety The 7th comic in our series is a timely reminder of the risks of using USB storage devices from unknown sources or external parties, as they may be infected by malware. Once connected to your computer, the compromised USB device

Security Reminder: Protect Confidential Information : Collect your printouts promptly from the printer The 6th comic in our series highlights the risks of leaving confidential documents unattended at the printer. Such unsafe practices can inadvertently lead to the leakage of sensitive information to those who do not have authorised access.

Security Reminder: Mask or Encrypt Sensitive Data The 5th comic in our series focuses on using data obfuscation to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from unauthorised access or exposure. Implementing data masking or encryption (e.g. when transmitting sensitive data) will help organisations such as NUS to mitigate the risks associated

Security Reminder: Sharing of Passwords for Encrypted Files Here's the fourth comic in our series – one with a reminder on the best practices when sharing the password of your encrypted file. Unsafe practices like sharing the password over emails and Microsoft Teams' messages may result in hackers gaining access

Security Reminder: Think Twice Before Saving Passwords in Your Browser We would like to remind you of the risks associated with storing passwords in your browser.  Such practices can make your device susceptible to hackers who may steal your passwords through malware. This not only compromises your personal accounts but

Security Reminder: Do not use unofficial VPN software for conducting University activities We would like to remind you to only use the University’s official VPN software, nVPN, when conducting official NUS activities online. The use of third-party VPN software might potentially compromise the confidentiality of University data. Do also note

Security Reminder: Do not send passwords via the same platform Let’s all work together to keep NUS secure, bIT by bIT. __PRESENT