Category - Security

What to do if you’ve received a random request to authenticate a Duo login attempt, and more.

Everyone at Northeastern with access to university systems and services is required to enroll in and use Duo 2FA (two-factor authentication) to help keep personal and university information and systems secure.

Visit Centennial Common on Monday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. to safely recycle old laptops, smartphones, and even paper files that should be securely and sustainably shredded.

Unsolicited and seemingly exceptionally generous offers, aggressive outreach, and offers for providing applicants with payment prior to being hired are all red flags when it comes to job postings and recruiter engagement.

While it’s always exciting to receive a job offer or an invitation to interview for a position, it’s important to keep an eye out for scams. We’ve outlined some common red flags to lookout for in this post.

As phishing attacks grow in sophistication, so does the importance of elevating organizational awareness of these advanced security threats.