Back up your important files regularly
A broken laptop, a stolen phone or malware: with an up-to-date backup, your assignments, photos and documents are not lost.
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How to recognise phishing emails
Fake emails and websites look more and more professional. The BSI explains how you can still spot phishing.
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Protect your online accounts with a second factor
The BSI recommends turning on two-factor authentication wherever an online service offers it.
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Why software updates are so important
The BSI explains why software updates are a cornerstone of IT security and why you should install updates promptly and regularly.
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How to make your browser more secure
With a short checklist you can check how you can make your browser more secure.
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Creating Secure Passwords
The BSI provides valuable tips for secure passwords.
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Adjustment of traffic limit
There was a traffic limit of 10 GB upload and download till March 2017 for every internet connection within all dormitories of Studentenwerk Hanover.
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Umstellung MAC-Status auf https
Bitte beachten Sie: MAC-Status ist aus Sicherheitsgründen auf https umgestellt worden, d. h. es werden nur noch SSL-verschlüsselte Seiten ausgeliefert. Sie werden bei Aufruf eines alten Links von MAC-Status automatisch auf https://www.mac-status.de/ umgeleitet.
Increase of traffic / changes in internet use
On October 20th 2014 the download and upload capacity has been increased. In all dormitories you can now use 10 GB within a week’s time (7 days).
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Increase of download volume
Download volume is increased to 6 GB.
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Increase of download volume
On April 24th 2013 the download volume was increased from 4 GB to 5 GB within the last 7 days.
Federal Office warns against use of the Internet Explorer
The Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) warns against the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Affected are versions 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the operating systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7.
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