If you have forgotten your internet ID password, you can reset it on your own through our self-service password reset system.
In this article, you will learn how to:
- Change your Internet password...
Email scams (known as phishing) are a common method to trick you into visiting a fraudulent website, opening an infected document, or logging in to "validate your email account."
The IRS needs your information now! A friend or colleague shared a document with you! Your account will be shut off! Is the email real? How do you know?
Email scams (known as phishing) are a common method to trick you into visiting a fraudulent website, opening an infected document, or logging in to "validate your email account." These emails, websites, documents, or login pages may be obviously fraudulent, or may look exactly like the University's login page. Higher education institutions are popular targets for these scams.
Download and post our Recognize and Report Email Scams handout (PDF). It can help you remember how to identify and protect yourself from Phishing scams and identity theft.
A strong password or passphrase uses a combination of length and character types. Learn what to do and not to do to keep it safe. For extra protection, use two-factor authentication where available.
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Get tips on how to choose safe passwords or passphrases, how to keep yourself safe from identity theft, and how you can help protect University information.
If you have forgotten your internet ID password, you can reset it on your own through our self-service password reset system.
In this article, you will learn how to:
Follow a few steps to change your Internet ID password with a Technology Help staff member. If you already have security questions set, you may change it yourself on the Internet Account Options page.
Information Security Incidents
Report suspected information security incidents, including suspected loss or disclosure of University private data, immediately to [email protected]
Email Scams
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If you have questions about who is responsible for your data, its security level, and applying information security standards, email [email protected].
OnGuardOnline.gov provides information on how to reduce the amount of spam you get and how to report non-University related spam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides information on how to recover from identity theft, including who to contact based on what was stolen.
To avoid the risk of fraud and loss of money, follow these best practices when making tuition payments. Resource from University vendor Flywire. Learn more at isss.umn.edu/new/tuition.html.