Tips for protecting your computer and your data:
- Create a strong password and change it frequently (at least once per semester) [Read more]
- Never share your password with anyone and don't write it down
- If you login to something, be sure to logout
- Log out (or lock using Ctrl+alt+delete or from the apple menu on a Mac, choose "Log Out...") your computer when it's not in use
- Do not use public computers to conduct financial transactions
- Use caution when opening email attachments
- Install anti-virus software and keep it up to date [Read more]
Information on Protecting Your Data
Related information from State and Federal Agencies
- State of Nevada Attorney General: http://ag.state.nv.us/idtheft/idtheft.htm
- Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/about.shtm
- Federal Trade Commission, Fighting Back Against Identity Theft Campaign: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
- Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10064.html
Credit Reporting Agencies
Free Credit Reports
- To request a free credit report: www.annualcreditreport.com.
Filing a Police Report
To file a report with University Police Services if you believe your personal information is being inappropriately or illegally used: http://www.unr.edu/vpaf/police/reports