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How to protect your personal information
Educational institutions across the United States have been victims of thousands of data breaches since 2005, leaking more than 37 million records, according to a 2024 report by Comparitech. According to that report, 60% of these attacks occurred at colleges or universities.
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Michelle Bennett delivers devotional on intersection of secular, spiritual growth
Assistant Vice President of the BYU Office of Information Technology Michelle Bennett delivers a devotional on May 14. Bennett talked about her role as a woman working in technology and figuring out how to belong at BYU. (Photo courtesy of BYUtv)
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Financial services back online after possible breach
BYU’s Y-Expense, Fast Track, and Cell Phone Office systems are once again online after being unavailable since June 20.
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BYU financial service shutdown result of security breach?
BYU had yet to release the cause of Y-Expense's shutdown as of Monday, July 3, and the university did not issue a timetable for it coming back online.
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BYU offers technology solutions for freshman success
Many BYU students use personal laptops to take notes in class or work on assignments from home. Library reference assistant Paul Grayson said personal laptops can be a great asset to college students. (Elliott Miller)
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Hardware failure in BYU's data system triggers widespread outage
On the morning of Friday, September 4, the Office of Information Technology sent an email to the campus community.
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