Verifying username and password login with an additional confirmation step is called two-factor or multi-factor authentication and greatly increases security. Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text when online banking. Below we will explain how to set up an Authenticator App, but
Please be alert to phishing emails targeting you in your workplace with accurate personal and staff information. Be on the alert for unexpected email claiming to be from your boss or workmate. Be on the alert for unsolicited email addressing you by name. Be on the alert for casual email requests like, “Can I talk
Cybercriminals attempt to gain access to an email account (highjack) so that they can use it to send spam or phishing emails, steal information and use the account to attempt further attacks. How do I know if my email account has been hijacked? Warning signs that someone has hijacked your email account could include: Receiving
Filters and rules are actions you can set up in your email to automatically sort or organize incoming emails based on certain criteria. This can help manage a busy inbox by automating tasks such as moving emails to specific folders, flagging mail as read or important, or forwarding them to another address. If you have
If you need to place a forward on your kindergarten.vic.gov.au address, our helpdesk can assist you or you can set up the forward yourself in webmail. How to place a support request to set up a forward Email forward requests to support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au, state the full address of the mailbox to be updated and the full
When you log into webmail you can change your webmail password from Settings. Note: If you have the account set up in Outlook, you will need to re-enter the new password next time you start Outlook. If the same address is also used for sending email from your photocopier, the scan-to-email service may stop functioning
Among the most dangerous types of malicious mail are the ones with viruses, malware, ransomware or trojans attached. These attachments will be disguised as common files such as PDFs, Word files etc. But downloading an attachment doesn't need to be a leap of blind faith. Use your email program to investigate these attachment threats FIRST
Last year cyber.gov.au came out with the strongly titled article “Why it’s time to ditch your one password for passphrases”. We agree! Our mailboxes require a password or passphrase that includes: 1. lowercase 2. CAPITALS 3. Numb3rs 4. Special character$. We also require the pass to be at least 13 characters long. The minimum length
We have been alerted to a scam targeting payroll and administration staff. This is how the scam happens: After capturing the name of a legitimate staff member, the scammer sends an email in the staff member’s name to the workplace. Titled “New Banking Details” or similar, this email requests an update to the staff member’s
The Victorian Government has introduced the Kinder Tick logo to help families find funded and approved kindergarten programs. Funded services are encouraged to display the Kinder Tick on email signatures, websites, media and anywhere that will help families identify approved programs. This tip will explain how to add the email signature banner in Outlook. Downloading
