Updating Browsers and Mobile OS

Issue / Question
 A web browser is used to connect to the Internet and handle essentials like logging into ISU systems and more. Hackers constantly evolve their techniques to steal, change or destroy information.​​​​ It is essential to keep your Internet web browser and mobile operating system updated to have a safe browsing experience.
Environment
  • Platform
    • Internet Web Browsers
    • Mobile Operating Systems
    • Duo Security
  • Audience Affected
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Students
Resolution
A web browser is used to connect to the Internet and handle essentials like logging into ISU systems and more. Hackers constantly evolve their techniques to get hold of your private data like email, address, phone number, financial details, etc. All leading browsers frequently introduce updates to fix bugs and patch loopholes. It is essential to keep your web browser updated to have a safe browsing experience. 
 
Note: In order for Duo Security to be effective, it's important that Internet browsers and mobile device operating systems are up to date.  Because of this, Duo has a built in detection mechanism that will block and/or warn if you if your software is out of date.
Internet Browsers
Google Chrome 
Microsoft Edge  
Mozilla Firefox 
Safari  

Mobile Device Operating Systems

Android 
iPhone

Additional Resources

Go to Which browsers are compatible with Trusted Endpoints article for details on Duo Security recommended browsers


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Details

Article ID: 148086
Created
Mon 12/5/22 6:47 PM
Modified
Mon 4/10/23 8:34 AM