If you haven’t done so yet, it’s time to enroll in Duo multi-factor authentication. Duo is being required for all UCI students, and enabling this tool now means you won’t have to worry about any disruptions to your UCI account access in the future.The set up is quick, easy and well worth the long-term protection it provides.
Duo can help prevent bad actors from hacking into your UCI accounts, even if your credentials have been stolen during a phishing attack. Enroll in Duo today.
What is phishing? Phishing is a common technique hackers use to gain access to your computer by sending incredibly real looking emails to you, sometimes even coming from what you believe are trusted or recognizable sources. These emails will attempt to convince you to click on an infected link, type in login credentials, or to open a file containing malware that corrupts your device.
Why this matters: Once personal information has been gained through email phishing, it’s easy to get into other accounts, including UCI accounts linked to your UCInetID. This chain reaction can wreak havoc on many levels – even escalating to larger university assets or personal information of other students, faculty & staff.
How does Duo help? Duo protects you by acting as a second line of defense, even if your passwords have been stolen. If a login attempt is made using your UCInetID credentials, Duo will push you an instant notification to your mobile device asking for one-click verification that it’s you. If it’s not you attempting to log in, simply hit the red ‘deny’ button and access will not be granted. In seconds, a potential attack has been prevented.
Individual account security might feel like a small thing, but it has an incredible impact on all of UCI. Do your part by signing up for Duo today.