CRIME ADVISORY

Campus community:

Over the past couple of weeks multiple laptops and other electronics have been stolen from various buildings (most notably the Bailey-Howe Library) on campus.

UVM Police are seeking assistance with solving those crimes.  Please go to our website or FaceBook page to view more details about identifying a person of interest in the thefts.  uvm.edu/police

Police Services in conjunction with UVM Computing Help want to remind you that by taking some simple steps you can prevent being the victim of crime.

TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

• Do not leave electronics unattended

• Personally identify your property. Have your electronic equipment permanently marked with an identifying number that

can be traced only back to you. A paper copy of this form should be kept someplace safe. Police Services loans

engravers to students or a Service Officer may be able to assist you with the engraving. Check our web site for on-line property registration https://www.uvm.edu/police/services/property or Call 656-3473 for more information.

ALWAYS

• Make up passwords that are easy to remember but hard to guess or crack (For example: try using the first
   letter of each word in a phrase)

• Use a different password for every web site that requires one

• Keep you passwords and PINs secret; if you have to write them down, keep the list encrypted or locked

• Keep your computer's virus software up-to-date (check www.uvm.edu/it regularly for current security
   warnings & helpful information.)

• Run virus protection software if available for your system

• Require a password to start up or wake your computer from sleep or screen saver

• Lock your keyboard or log off when away from your computer

• Ask UVM/IT if you're uncertain whether an email you've received, or a message that pops up on your
   computer is legitimate (Never respond if you are unsure.)

• Protect your privacy and safety by limiting the information you post about yourself online

• Avoid future embarrassment by thinking twice about what you say and post online.

NEVER

• Post your Net-ID and/or password near your computer/workstation

• Give your Net-ID password to anyone who asks for it, whether in email, on non-uvm.edu web sites, by phone  
   or in person

• Enter your UVM Net-ID and password on a non-uvm.edu web page

• Install software from unknown or untrusted people or web sites

• Open email attachments or follow links you weren't expecting, even from people you know

• Never put yourself at risk by allowing your computer to share your music, videos, and other files illegally via
   peer-to peer (P2P) programs like uTorrent or FrostWire.

DO

Contact UVM Computing Help @ www.uvm.edu/it/help

or 802-656-2604 for much more assistance and guidance on electronics safety.