http://safecomputing.umn.edu Latest news and announcements regarding safe computing at the University of Minnesota: worm/virus/malware threats, newly discovered security vulnerabilities, recommended security practices http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=93 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:11:06 CST University of Minnesota e-mail account holders have been targeted with waves of fraudulent e-mails. These messages are not from the University of Minnesota. We will NEVER ask you to provide personal information such as passwords over e-mail. If you receive an unsolicited e-mail or you are unsure of the sender, do not reply, do not click any links contained within it, and do not open any attached files. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=92 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:02:57 CST Fraudulent University of Minnesota look-alike e-mails asking for personal and confidential information recently have been sent to some University e-mail account holders. These e-mails are not from the University of Minnesota. The University will never ask you to provide your password or other personal information by e-mail. You should delete the messages. Do not respond to these e-mails or click on any links or attachments contained within them. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=91 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:58:11 CST Ann Hill Duin sent an e-mail that clarified how Skype, a commercial Voice over IP software product, can be used on the University network. By following a few Safe Computing steps, Skype can be configured to minimize its impact on the University network. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=90 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:18:04 CST There is a Critical vulnerability in QuickTime that can compromise your machine even if you think you are visiting legitimate web sites that have unknowingly been compromised. See http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-065A.html http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=89 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:13:53 CST There is a vulnerability in Firefox and Internet Explorer that can allow an attacker to run programs on your machine, if you inadvertently visit one of their websites. Moziila, has an update for this, Microsoft does not. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=88 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:43:05 CST Microsoft has released its February round of software patches. This includes patches for Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer. Everyone should apply these patches as soon as possible by either visiting http://update.microsoft.com or by installing via Automatic Updates. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=87 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:31:52 CST There is a virus that is spreading via Symantec AntiVirus for Windows. If you are currently running a version prior to 10.1.4.4000, check http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.05.25.html to see if your copy is susceptible to this virus. If so, visit http://www.umn.edu/adcs/software for the newest copy of Symantec AntiVirus ASAP. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=86 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:24:07 CST Microsoft has released its monthly round of security patches. There are multiple critical updates relating to both Windows and Office. Users should update either via automatic updates or by visiting update.microsoft.com. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=85 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:17:51 CST Mozilla has released an update to its Thunderbird email client. This update includes multiple security fixes. Users are urged to update either via http://www.mozilla.com or to select Check for Updates from the Help menu within Thunderbird version 1.5 or greater. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=84 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:08:26 CST Microsoft has released its monthly round of security patches. Some of these vulnerabilities will allow unlimited access to the computer without any action on the part of the user. http://safecomputing.umn.edu/newsfeed/article.cfm?ArticleID=83 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:01:49 CST Due to security vulnerabilites, Cisco has released an update to the VPN client that is used by the University.