A phishing attack is an attempt to socially engineer a user into unknowingly giving up sensitive information. This sensitive information can be used to access user account(s), obtain sensitive information, and steal identities. Why does it start with a ph? Check out this article (link: https://www.phishprotection.com/resources/history-of-phishing). Sooo fascinating.
Have you ever noticed how many things we call “Blue-something”? We’re not the most creative. Anyway, DePaul students have several options for accessing their BlueM@il (username@depaul.edu): the Outlook Desktop App, the Outlook Web App, or through an email app on a smartphone or other mobile device. For each app, users must login with their BlueKey login credentials and authenticate with BlueKey multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Check out the getting started guide for your BlueM@il email.
Using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication can strengthen your security stature. Watch a quick video to learn more about the importance of strong passwords, passphrases, and authentication.
BlueKey multi-factor authentication is required for DePaul students and employees. Watch this tutorial video for help registering. When logging into certain DePaul systems, you will be asked to authenticate your identity through Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication using a designated device, such as your mobile phone.
Since launching the mobile ID last fall, DePaul students, faculty, and staff have used the mobile Blue Demon Card over 2,000,000 times by tapping their phones at door access points all over DePaul. Please remember . The mobile Blue Demon Card can be used at all the same places that you can swipe a physical Blue Demon Card to gain access or make a payment. For DePaul students and employees who haven’t already added the mobile card to their phone, check out the instructions here for Apple or Android devices.
The Blue Demon Card is now available on your phone! Although DePaul students, faculty, and staff members still have the option to obtain and use a physical card, your mobile Blue Demon Card can now be added to your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android phone. Just tap your phone at various card readers across campus. It’s like magic!
Scheduling polls are a game-changer for coordinating meetings across multiple busy schedules. Start by selecting a range of potential dates and times for your meeting. Then, create a poll using your preferred scheduling tool and share the link with participants. Encourage quick responses to find the most suitable slot. Once everyone has voted, finalize the meeting time that works best for the majority. It’s a simple yet effective way to ensure your meetings are set at a time that’s convenient for all, without the back-and-forth hassle.
Summer is here. Time to relax! Maybe it’s time to pick up another skill this summer. DePaul students, faculty, and staff can log in to LinkedIn Learning for unlimited free access to a vast online library of instructional videos covering the latest software, creative, and business skills.
Take a break. Relax. Remember that the Help Desk is still available over the summer to assist. The Knowledge Base is still full of helpful information 24/7. Contact the Help Desk at helpdesk.depaul.edu, helpdesk@depaul.edu, or (312) 362-8765.
Visit the Help Desk and search the Knowledge Base at helpdesk.depaul.edu. View Call Center Hours at go.depaul.edu/helpdeskhours for summer hours.
Are you just using one app to check your BlueM@il? Did you know that you can use Outlooks web, desktop, or mobile apps to access your email? There are also other apps and email clients that you can use, but they really don’t work as well with BlueM@il as Outlook. It’s kind of weird to call Apple’s and Android’s email apps a “client”. Seems more like a person than a program. Best not to think about it after this line.