Tag Archives: Information Security

Password Reset

May 17, 2022TechNews202205, Information Security, Password, Password Resetito0

Icon for Password Reset Simmons Technology is requiring a mandatory password change for all members of the community. Regularly changing your password is a necessary step toward keeping Simmons and your personal information secure.

When you update your password, you will also be required to review and acknowledge our Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.

You can find instructions for changing your password on the Service Desk website.

Please reset your password by July 11, 2022 to avoid any disruption accessing your Simmons account. Please contact the Technology Service Desk for more information or assistance.

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Ongoing Security Concerns

January 25, 2022Special News, TechNews202201, Cybersecurity, Information Securityito0

Many institutions of higher learning are falling prey to an increasing number of phishing attacks. Simmons is no exception. Phishing attacks have soared 220%¹ since the beginning of the pandemic. Despite our active monitoring efforts and alerts to the community, too many of us still fall victim. Breaches of Simmons login credentials this month have resulted in compromised computers used to send even more phishing messages and most recently unlawful access to Workday where banking information was exposed and in one case changed. Giving up your password to a phishing site has serious consequences.

¹https://www.f5.com/company/news/features/phishing-attacks-soar-220–during-covid-19-peak-as-cybercriminal

Phishing and Imposter Websites

January 25, 2022Special News, TechNews202201, Cybersecurity, idp.simmons.edu, Information Securityito0

Cybercriminals are adept at creating imposter websites that look like standard login pages for Google, Microsoft Live, and even Simmons’ own login page. Simmons login page url will always begin with “idp.simmons.edu” and any other url even if it contains “simmons.edu” later in the text is not our login page.

Make sure URL containing idp.simmons.edu before you proceed with username and password — **Any** other site is not Simmons login page.

Sharkpass/DUO Do’s and Don’t

January 25, 2022Special News, TechNews202201, Cybersecurity, Duo, Information Security, SharkPassito0

While Sharkpass/DUO gives us an edge against cybercriminals, it is not foolproof. Imposter login websites often include a false DUO page and ask for you to input a code from your DUO mobile app. Doing so gives up your account to thieves who then have access to your personal information and the ability to direct your paychecks or refunds away from your bank account. Simmons Sharkpass/DUO page will also only begin with “idp.simmons.edu.”