Using default passwords can seriously weaken the security on your devices. By banning them, the legislation aims to fend off hackers and improve cybersecurity.
Katie Malafronte
Katie Malafronte is Campus Safety's Web Editor. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Writing & Rhetoric. Katie has been CS's Web Editor since 2018.
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Victims Continue to Come Forward in Gunnison Valley Sexual Assault Case
As the investigation continues, more victims are coming forward. It’s estimated that 4 percent of the campus population has been assaulted.
Mesquite ISD Bus Flips and Catches on Fire, Leaving One Student Dead
The bus crash took place in an area that was known to be dangerous, where almost 70 over crashes have occurred in the past eight years.
Researchers: Bystanders Have the Power to Prevent Sexual Assault
Researchers discuss the importance of bystander intervention training and why bystanders sometimes choose not to get involved.
Study Finds Sexual Assault Victims Experience Long-term Health Complications
New research shows that women who have been sexually assaulted or harassed are more likely to experience depression or hypertension later in life.
Psychiatric Patient Attacks Washington Hospital Nurse
A psychiatric ward patient attacked a nurse by biting off her earlobe in the latest attack on a staff member at Western State Hospital.
University of Montana Fined Close to $1M for Clery Act Violations
Larger, quicker fines for Clery Act violations could be the new norm for colleges in the future.
Florence and Flooding Have Closed Some SC Schools for 3 Weeks
South Carolina school districts are still deciding what to do about all the days that students have missed from the storm.
Sexual Assault Survivors Given More Time to File Civil Cases
Amid the #MeToo movement, California extends the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors who are looking to file a civil case.
Federal Officials Withhold Grant Money from Chicago Public Schools
Because of their failure to protect students from sexual abuse, Chicago public schools will not be receiving their previously awarded grant money.
False Fire Alarms Causing Panic for Students at Stoneman Douglas
Broward County school officials are trying to resolve the issues with the fire alarm systems to prevent further trauma for faculty and students.
Mich. School District Installs Gunshot Detection and Alert Stations
Glen Lake Community Schools are the first in Michigan to install gunshot detection and alert systems to further aid in active shooter preparation.