Security
Reminder: Beware of Phishing Scams
Users continue to receive phishing scams and are reminded not to respond. These scams appeared to come from legitimate campus sources, and asked recipients to reply to the messages with personal information such as their email address, email password and date of birth. The University community needs to be reminded that legitimate businesses and government entities are aware of phishing scams and would not ask you to send sensitive information in response to unsolicited email. You should treat these messages like spam and never reply to them.
Date: Jan 08, 2009
Bytes 'n Bites Forum: Handling Sensitive Data Without Going to Jail
Bytes 'n Bites is a casual forum for discussion of technology issues for the Binghamton University community. This week the discussion will be Handling Sensitive Data Without Going to Jail. Mark Reed and Mike Hizny will make a 10-20 minute presentation and lead a discussion on this important topic.
- When: Noon – 1:00 pm. Wednesday, November 5, 2008
- Where: Science Library 302
Date: Nov 04, 2008
Bytes 'n Bites Forum: Phishing: What it is and how to handle it
Bytes 'n Bites is a casual forum for discussion of technology issues for the Binghamton University community. Bring your lunch, your questions, your comments. The first forum topic of the year is: Phishing: What it is and how to handle it
Date: Sep 22, 2008
NYCSCIC Issues Fake Email Warning
The New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Information Coordination (NYCSCIC) has issued a warning about fake email from CNN.
Date: Aug 11, 2008
Phishing Scams Compromise BU Computer Accounts
In past weeks, Information Technology Services has found evidence of several compromised computer accounts. Generally, these are discovered when the accounts are used by some unknown party to send large amounts of spam email to other institutions. The account owner is usually not aware of this improper use.
Date: Jul 18, 2008
Cisco VPN Unavailable as of June 2, 2008
Information Technology Services announces that the Cisco VPN will be removed from service at Binghamton University on June 2, 2008. Beginning on that date, you must use Juniper SSL VPN for off-campus access to University systems or for on-campus systems that previously required Cisco VPN for access.
Date: May 23, 2008
Information Technology Services Warns of Phishing Scams
Information Technology Services has been notified about two recent e-mail phishing scams from accounts claiming to be Binghamton University e-mail addresses and asking recipients to send their passwords via a reply e-mail.
Date: May 02, 2008
SSL VPN Replaces Cisco VPN
Information Technology Services (ITS) announces the immediate availability of the BU SSL VPN. The SSL VPN is a more convenient, secure and safe way for off-campus users to connect to on-campus network resources such as email, network data drives (H drive) and other network resources. The SSL VPN is the replacement for the Cisco VPN which will be phased out midyear 2008.
Date: Jan 18, 2008
Bytes 'n Bites Session on Wednesday, October 31
Proposed Changes in Security for Wireless Network Outside Residence Halls
Faculty, staff, students who live off-campus and visitors who use the wireless network are accustomed to seeing the Bluesocket logon screen when they first fire up a web browser. ITS is proposing to replace Bluesocket with Campus Manager. Several ITS networking staff will demonstrate the change, discuss the technical effects of that change and provide users with the opportunity to explore the consequences of the change.
Date: Oct 30, 2007
"Storm" Surge Likely Spam Culprit
Storm, the Trojan horse that collects PCs into hacker-controlled botnets has become the most prolific e-mail-borne malware ever. According to a computerworld.com article, Storm is designed to propagate more copies of itself, as well as release huge quantities of spam.
Date: Aug 23, 2007
