The ‘Heartbleed’ Bug and How Internet Users Can Protect Themselves

Post date: Apr 12, 2014 4:9:53 PM

First off, don’t panic. While this is a serious vulnerability, security folks at CSU and around the world are working around the clock to reduce the risk. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do while the world catches up:

• Avoid online banking and shopping for a few days, if you possibly can.

• Don’t change your online banking password until your bank tells you that it’s OK; otherwise you may just be giving attackers your new password.

• Be very suspicious of any emails asking you to change passwords.

• Remember that legitimate college emails will never ask you to respond with sensitive information such as password, Social Security number, or bank-account number.

• Apply the latest security updates to your home and work computers, as well as to your mobile devices.

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