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1. Usernames and passwords

   Many external (non-LJMU) websites have been hacked recently, resulting in millions of usernames and passwords being leaked and passed on to criminals.

2. Password protection: keeping it simple

   Keeping our digital data safe is serious. All students and staff should look after their data and privacy online. Strong passwords are an essential defence against unauthorised access to your online accounts. Creating a strong, long, complex password will reduce the potential for a cybercriminal to access your data.

3. Home cameras and baby monitors 'wide open' to cyber hackers

   Home cameras and baby monitors are wide open to cyber-hackers, according to an expert at Liverpool John Moores University.

4. Three simple ways to protect your data and privacy online

   To help keep your privacy and digital security safe, LJMU is outlining three simple ways to protect your data online, with the help of LJMU students who have created videos to highlight the easy steps you can take every day.

5. Protect your data online

   Here's some simple steps you can take to look after your own data and digital wellbeing, from passwords to phishing attempts.

6. Three simple ways to look after your data online

   As a new academic year begins, it’s really important to remember three simple steps to keep your data safe.

7. Staff online security training

   If you have not already completed your online security training for this quarter, you must do so as soon as possible.

8. Reminder: beware of phishing emails and scams

   Current scam for LJMU students. Phishing email.

9. Joint staff and student project wins digital privacy award

   LJMU has won an award at the PICCASO Privacy Awards Europe 2023 for a Privacy and Digital Security project created by staff and students.

10. Your LJMU Library: 24/7 services, Academic Achievement, IT help and free kit

    Your library is here to support your study and research.