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Box.com is reporting that the issue with their Web Application Services is resolved. Please contact the Service Desk if you continue to encounter any issues.

Box.com is reporting issues with the web application. The vendor is taking steps to remediate the issue and they are reporting improvement.

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: Check which third-party apps have access to your social media accounts and remove any you don’t use.

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Lock it down. Make sure you have a lock screen, so your device is protected even if it’s stolen. Enable encryption so your data is still inaccessible even if the lock screen is subverted.

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Did you know you can report spam texts? Forward the message to 7726 (SPAM). This works for most major US carriers and helps them block spam numbers.

: Declutter your digital storage. Delete screenshots, clear downloads folders, archive old class photos for each semester, and empty trash to free space.

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Is your data ready for hurricane season?
Follow the 3-2-1 rule for backing up data:
- Keep 3 copies of your data
- On 2 different storage types
- With 1 copy kept off-site

Learn more at lsu.edu/securityawareness

Today is National Heat Awareness Day. Remember to stay hydrated in the shade. Give your phone and tech a cool break, too. Close unused apps and don’t leave them in the heat. Stay cool, Tigers!

: Be prepared! Carry a small tech kit with a charger, portable battery, USB-C to USB-A adapter, cables, a flash drive, and earbuds.