Security Links and Information

Internet Storm Center

This site provides information regarding malicious traffic that may cause a disruption in your Internet connection. Refer to this site to obtain information on what is happening in the networking world.

 

Symantec Hoaxes Page

Just a little suspicious about the e-mail claiming that the Internet is under attack? Symantec Security Response uncovers hoaxes on a regular basis. You can refer to this page whenever you receive what appears to be a bogus message regarding a new virus, or promotion that sounds too good to be true.

 

Avoiding Phishing Scams

Did your bank send you a request for your password or is it a scam? Visit the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) pages for tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of these scams.

 

FTC Advice on Phishing

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has suggestions to help you avoid getting hooked by a phishing scam.

 

General Best Practices

This link contains some general best practices that can guide security practice at Miami. Although some of these documents may look like policy statements, they are intended here as only best practices.