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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
(A) How to create strong passwords
(A) How to create strong passwords
(B) What is phishing
(B) What is phishing
(C) What is malware
(C) What is malware
(D) Cyberbullying
(D) Cyberbullying
(E) Social media and Mental health
(E) Social media and Mental health
(F) Digital Citizenship
(F) Digital Citizenship
(G) 2-Step Verification / MFA / FIDO2 / YubiKey
(G) 2-Step Verification / MFA / FIDO2 / YubiKey
Important notes:
We strongly advise against using district-issued YubiKey security keys for personal accounts.ย
When you leave the school system, you will be required to return these YubiKey security keys. Avoiding their use for your personal accounts will help prevent potential lockouts for you in the future.
(H) Encryption
(H) Encryption
(I) Hacked or Compromised Account
(I) Hacked or Compromised Account
Three common causes of a hacked or compromised account are: using weak passwords, falling victim to phishing attacks where you unknowingly give out your credentials, and reusing the same password across multiple platforms which allows hackers to easily access multiple accounts if they breach one.ย
To effectively solve the issue, you need to ask: Was your account compromised or has your device been hacked?ย
A great first step is to figure out if your account has been taken over. You may be able to solve that by simply changing your password or contacting customer support. If your device has been hacked, you may need more in-depth work to remove any malware.
(J) How to report, fraud and identity theft
(J) How to report, fraud and identity theft
(J) How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
(J) How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. If you suspect your personal information or identity was stolen, placing a credit freeze can help protect you from fraud.
What is a credit freeze?
What is a credit freeze?
When you place a security freeze, creditors cannot access your credit report. This will keep them from approving any new credit account in your name, whether it is fraudulent or legitimate.ย
To let lenders and other companies access your credit files again to create new accounts, you will need to lift your credit freeze permanently or temporarily.ย
Place or lift a credit freeze
Place or lift a credit freeze
Freeze or lift the freeze on your credit report for free by contacting each of the three major credit reporting agencies:
You can submit your request online, by phone, or by mail.ย
How long do freeze requests take?
How long do freeze requests take?
Freeze requests:
Online or by phone: agencies must freeze your credit report within one business dayย
By mail: agencies must freeze your credit report within three business days
Unfreeze requests:
Online or by phone: agencies must lift the freeze within one hour
By mail: agencies must lift the freeze within three business days
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