As Syracuse University moves more towards a remote workforce in response to Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a rising has been an increased risk to the information of our students, faculty, and staff. Many of us will be accessing access data from computing systems not managed by IT staff from networks that may might not be as secure as the campus network. Any points of vulnerability on those systems affect the University.
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Beware of phishing attacks and scams directly related to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Syracuse University and it's its peers have noted attacks that appear to be:
- CDC Alerts
- Health Advisories
- Stimulus Checks from CARE Act
- Workplace Policy Updates
- Fake COVID-19 Tracking Websites and Apps
- COVID-19 Cures and Inoculations
The goal of these attacks are These attacks seek to get users to click on links or open an attached document. Be very cautious when opening any of these emails or attachments. If you're not sure, forward the messages to itsecurity@syr.edu. We'll do our best to help.
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The University has several secure methods to access data remotely. You can work with your IT staff members to select which one best meets your needs. These methods include:
- SURA VPN
- Direct Tunnel Laptops
- Remote Desktop Services
Full details are available on the Remote Access page.
University Data
Remember… “University Data” includes data about you too! Following the simple tips above will help protect all of our information from compromise or exposure.
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