Can’t remember all those passwords? Use a password manager. – 02/22/17
You are supposed to have a unique password for every account. However, considering you have to login to do everything from checking your to do list to booking an appointment with your doctor, keeping track of all those passwords is getting close to impossible. That is why we recommend you use a password manager.
A password manager stores all your passwords, allows to you login using quick keys and will even generate secure passwords for you. All you have to remember is the master password to login to the password manager.
There are many types of password managers on the market. Some are free like KeePass and LastPass, others require a fee. How do you choose which one to use? To help you out, PCmag has a review of some of the more popular ones.
To help you learn how to use the password manager KeePass, we have created a lovely handout that includes the basics . To make learning even easier, we also regularly offer a terrific, fun little workshop. Visit the Cybersecurity Hub is find dates and register.
Updated 03/01/22
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Satan Ransomware Removal Instructions – 01/23/17
Sooo, you have been nailed by the Satan Ransomware bug. What do you do? Well, if the nasty thing is sitting on a Mount Royal workstation, device or laptop call the ITS Service Desk. If it is your home machines or device, no worries because you have followed our terrific advice and have backed up your data regularly…right? If you didn’t quite get around to that all is not lost. Some nice people at PCrisk have a solution for you. More specifically the wonderful Tomas Meskauskas has written an article detailing how to get rid of the awful thing. Do note, that his instructions only apply to the Satan Ransomware bug. If you have another version of ransomware, his procedure will not work. Once you have followed his advice and successfully averted disaster, do remember to perform those regular backups. The next time you get a ransomware infection, there might not be removal instructions for it.
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Responding to a Ransomware Attack – 01/09/17
If your workstation here at Mount Royal becomes infected with Ransomware, you know to call the IT Service Desk at 403-440-6000 for help. What do you do if your home machine becomes infected? This article by GrahamCluley.com walks you through the steps. Enjoy!!