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UPDATE AND REACTIVATE!

Although it sounds like a new political slogan, it's actually your annual reminder to reactivate your digital accounts for another year of uninterrupted email and Internet.

And while you're at it, please update your personal details on-line? (don't worry, we'll tell you where) Why, you ask? Due to the recent changes in data protection laws, the IT Service Desk is no longer allowed to change or reset passwords on your behalf. By ensuring your details are up to date, you will be able to change it yourself on the Password Self-help website.

  
   
 
REACTIVATE BEFORE 1 APRIL
Your network access expires at the end of March unless you reactivate. We suggest that you deal with this small admin task as soon as possible to ensure you have uninterrupted access to Internet, email, SUN-e-HR etc.
NEWS
+ Industry-wide shortage of processors
+ Techsmith relay for lecture recordings
+ How to spot fake photos on-line
+ Facebook's ten year challenge: how our need to belong trumps our distrust of social media
+ This person does not exist is the best one-off website of 2019
+ When kids realise their whole life is already on-line
+ For regular IT updates, follow us on Twitter

CYBER SECURITY
The percentage of South Africans who use one password across on-line accounts
+ Stop apps from stealing your data: 7 tips
+ Facebook's two-factor authentication puts security and privacy at odds
+ Phishing vs spear phishing vs whaling attacks: What is the difference?
+ 10 quotes about tech privacy that'll make you think
+ Form-jacking: a new threat to security
+ GDPR: Protecting your data

 
LIFE WITHOUT CYBER SECURITY (video)
What would the world be like without security? It is on the basis of this interrogation that this film produced by Thales demonstrates some of the impacts of security on a daily basis.
CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD ONLINE

Due to security risks, as well as strict new data protection regulations, the IT Service Desk can no longer change or reset your password for you. However, the good news is you can do it yourself.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: 22-25 MARCH

System maintenance is scheduled for the weekend of Friday, 22 March at 17:00 – Monday, 25 March at 07:00.
SU DATA PRIVACY REGULATION NOW LIVE
The University is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, employees, and partners, in line with POPIA and related South African legislation, global leading practices, and our commitment to good institutional governance.
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