Tag: 2FA

Change in Multi-Factor Login Begins Fall 2023

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Rollout of the new multi-factor prompt for authenticating into services and websites this fall. Everyone will be moved to the new prompt by January 2024, since the company UF currently uses for its authentication service (DUO) is deprecating the current prompt on March 31, 2024. The schedule for moving the UF community to the new prompt is:

● Oct. 3   Primary Affiliation: Staff           

● Oct. 17 Primary Affiliation: Faculty 

● Nov. 7  Primary Affiliation: Students 

● Jan. 9   Remaining community members

The UF community will experience these changes:

User Interface
There is a new look and feel of the prompt screen (shown).

2FA Method Selection Change
UF community members currently select a verification method such as a passcode, mobile device push, or hardware token. The new prompt will select the most secure method available based on what a user has registered for.

Please contact the UFIT Help Desk if you have any questions or concerns about the changes to the multi-factor prompt.

Simple Changes to be More Cybersecure

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Checking the age of your passwords and reviewing an email link or attachment before opening it can go a long way in protecting yourself from a cyber attack. It’s the world we now live in, so here are some reminders that could save you a lot of heartache and financial and/or identity problems:

1. Check before you click.
Never click on links or open attachments without inspecting the email first. With the enormous volume of malicious emails created and sent every day, being cautious is crucial. Always hover over the email address and look for signs of a scam.
2. Protect and update your passwords.
When was the last time you updated your passwords? Experts recommend updating them every 60 days! Not only should you update passwords, but you should use a passPHRASE. The longer your passwords are, the better.
3. Never leave your electronic devices unattended.
As tempting as it is to ask someone to watch your laptop while in Marston, don’t take this risk. Always take your portable items with you, even if it’s just “for a minute” while you are at the reference desk.

For more ways to be cyber aware, read the Psychology of Phishing story on UFIT News or visit the Information Security Office website.