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Recently a recent mega breach exposed over 16 billion passwords linked to major platforms like Apple, Google, and LinkedIn. This incident—called the “mother of all breaches” (part 2!)—puts everyone at risk, especially for those reusing passwords across accounts.
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What should you do?
Change your passwords for important accounts like email, cloud storage, banking, and university systems. If you haven’t updated them recently—or if you use the same password in more than one place—act now. Cybercriminals use automated tools to test stolen credentials on thousands of sites within seconds.
Use LastPass to create and manage strong, unique passwords for every account. As part of our campus community, you get free access to LastPass, a secure password manager that stores your credentials in an encrypted vault, generates strong passwords, and fills them in automatically—no need to remember them all.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), like Duo, on your university accounts and any other services that offer it. MFA adds a second layer of security, such as a prompt on your phone, which blocks access even if your password is stolen.
Never reuse passwords across systems or applications. Reusing a compromised password, even on a less important account, can open the door to attackers gaining access to more critical systems—such as your email, class records, or financial accounts.
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Take a few minutes to secure your accounts and protect both your personal and university data.
See Also
For more information visit the IS Security website.