Times like these have a way of bringing out the best—and worst—in people. Even as communities and industries band together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and find solutions, the more nefarious out there are taking advantage of the situation for personal gain.
We've put together a few quick tips for protecting your digital wellbeing as you look out for your physical wellbeing:
1. Be vigilant against phishing email scams that claim to be related to healthcare, stimulus checks, or the spread of COVID-19.
2. Protect your Zoom meetings from intruders and learn how to remove attendees.
3. Know when to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) which help you access restricted resources while working and teaching from home.
4. Do you work with sensitive or critical University data? Don't share your computer (including with your children or partner).
5. Secure your home's wireless network. Don't have a good connection at home? UD has partnered with Delaware school districts to provide secure internet access through eduroam.