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Explore our security tools, test your cyber instincts, and enter to win campus prizes all through October!
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Learn how cyber attackers exploit human psychology, trust and authority to manipulate people into disclosing sensitive information—and master the essential verification habits to protect yourself and Vancouver Island University.
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Learn how artificial intelligence is changing online scams. Discover how to use AI tools safely while protecting VIU data.
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This article highlights the security transition from complex passwords to long passphrases and explains how 2-Step Verification (2SV) creates a multi-layered defense to protect university accounts. It provides actionable steps for creating strong passphrases and emphasizes length as the primary factor in digital safety.