May 3 – May 7 Stafety Report

Monday, May 3

  • A bias incident in Uhler Hall was reported to Campus Safety.

Tuesday, May 4

  • A Gustavus employee reported lost Gustavus keys.
  • Campus Safety responded to suspicious activity in Uhler Hall.

Wednesday, May 5

  • A Gustavus student reported their unlocked bicycle missing from the bike rack at Southwest Hall.
  • Campus Safety responded to suspicious activity in the Stadium parking lot.

Thursday, May 6

  • A Gustavus student reported an iPod missing from an unlocked locker in Lund Center.

Friday, May 7

  • A Book Mark staff member contacted Campus Safety to report a shoplifting incident.

Tip of the Week

Cyber security

  • Never give your password to anyone.
  • Change your password frequently.
  • Do not allow others access to your e-mail account.
  • Monitor your access time; by keeping track of when and how long you were on a computer system, it will be obvious if someone has gained access to your account.
  • Be wary of anonymous “re-mailers.”
  • Do not put personal information or photos on your web page and do not give personal information that can identify where you live to social networking sites.
  • Never leave your computer/laptop unattended.
  • Engrave markings on your computer.
  • Shop online only with companies that you know; check with the Better Business Bureau if unsure.
  • Use a secure browser that will encrypt or scramble purchase information or pay with a money order or check.
  • Update your virus software regularly, or when new versions are available.
  • Do not download files sent to you by strangers or click on hyperlinks from people you don’t know.
  • Make certain that all your personal information is deleted from your computer prior to disposing of it.