Would you rather unlock your smartphone with a plain four-digit PIN or with a series of emojis? For example, is it easier (and just more fun) to remember “🐱💦🎆🎌” than “2476”? Smartphone users commonly use emojis to express moods and emotions in emails and text messages. But there had been no formal study of how easy emoji passwords were to… Read More »
Have you changed your password(s) recently? When you change your clocks for the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12, consider changing your UMICH (Level-1) password as well. ITS suggests that you change your UMICH password every six months or so. An easy way to remember this is to change your password when you change your… Read More »
Have you noticed messages in your sent folder that you didn’t send? Did your co-workers receive strange emails from you? If so, your U-M account might be compromised, and you should take action immediately. Change your UMICH (Level-1) password For instructions and tips, see Choosing and Changing a Secure UMICH Password. You should also set new security questions… Read More »
Strong passwords are essential, but they are not enough anymore. Your password needs a partner—two-factor authentication.
When you change your clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, November 6, don’t forget to change your UMICH (Level-1) password as well. ITS recommends that you change your UMICH password every six months. An easy way to remember this is to change your password when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Change… Read More »