{"id":30457,"date":"2026-09-15T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T02:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=30457"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:55:52","slug":"student-login-safety-password-tips-for-your-academic-life","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/student-login-safety-password-tips-for-your-academic-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Student login safety: Password tips for your academic life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Reading time: 1 minute<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student accounts are prime targets for cybercriminals, especially during busy academic periods. A compromised login can mean lost assignments, leaked personal information, or even locked-out access to your student systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? You don\u2019t need to be a tech expert to protect yourself. Follow these tips to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our recommendations:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pick a long phrase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a passphrase instead of a password. Try four random words like \u201cHappyMonkeysDanceAllDay\u201d and aim for 20 or more characters. It\u2019s easier to remember and much harder to crack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add some spice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Symbols and numbers make your passphrase stronger. Try adding @, #, !, or spaces, for example: \u201chappy <em>M0NKEYS<\/em> dance all day\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enable MFA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds a second layer of protection. Even if someone gets your password, they still can\u2019t log in without your approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/learn-basics\/view-resources\/cyber-security-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Cyber Security Centre\u2019s (ACSC) guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-03\/personal-security-guide-first_steps-summary-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal security checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you think you\u2019ve fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/report-and-recover\/recover-from\/scams\">ACSC\u2019s how to recover from scams advice<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article has been brought to you by&nbsp;<strong>Digital &amp; Technology Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#MakeCurtinCyberSafe<\/strong>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student accounts are prime targets for cybercriminals, especially during busy academic periods. The good news? 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