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Facebook: A Privacy Disaster Waiting to Happen?
More and more people are exposing their information willingly online. As privacy and security drift further and further away from simply a lock and key, new ethical, cultural and legal issues arise. These issues were at the crux of last month's Ethics in Public Life event, "You've Been Poked: Privacy and Boundaries Online."

Students: Must-Read Info to Protect Yourself and Your Computer!
Explore the student section for pertinent privacy and security information.

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Password
To protect your privacy and security, ITCS recommends that you check your UMICH Kerberos password for security about once every six months. A good way to remember to do this is to do it when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. This year, Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9.

ITSS/ITCS Weak Password Checking
Twice each year, Information Technology Security Services (ITSS) and ITCS conduct a test for weak passwords in the University's Kerberos database. This is a cooperative effort supported by the University's IT Security Council.