Security
Be Wary of Fake E-cards Carrying Viruses
Think you got a nice greeting card from a friend va e-mail? Well, think twice before opening it. The newest computer virus threats are turning up in fake plain-text e-cards that look real, but carry nasty viruses.
Date: Aug 23, 2007
BU Student Pod Passwords Will Expire on Wed., Aug 15
Important Information for All Binghamton University Students: On August 15, 2007, your Pod password will expire, and you will need to reset it. This change is being made to strengthen security and better comply with FERPA regulations. To reset your Pod password, navigate to busi.binghamton.edu and click on the Change POD Password link. Resetting your “Pod” password will NOT reset your BU email password.
Date: Aug 14, 2007
Security Alert Issued for Mozilla-based Web Browsers
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team has issued a "Security Alert" for Mozilla-based web browsers. To find out more, go to: www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-151A.html.
In light of this security alert, users should make sure they are using up-to-date web browsers to minimize security vulnerabilities.
Date: Jun 12, 2007
Computer Virus Outbreak on Campus
Recently, several computers on campus have been compromised due to a variant of a known virus. In all cases, these machines have not had the appropriate Windows updates applied to them and were vulnerable.
Date: Mar 29, 2007
Microsoft Office for Macintosh Security Update Released
Microsoft recently released a security update for "Microsoft Office for Mac."
Date: Feb 15, 2007
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.4.8 and Security Update
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.4.8 (for "Tiger" users) and Security Update 2006-006 (for "Panther" users.)
Date: Oct 02, 2006
Get Automatic Updates From Microsoft
Keep current effortlessly using Automatic Updates from Microsoft. The most reliable way to get updates from Microsoft is to have the updates delivered automatically to your computer using Automatic Updates.
Date: Sep 27, 2006
Apple Releases QuickTime 7.1.3.
Apple has just released QuickTime 7.1.3. Along with functionality improvements, QuickTime 7.1.3 also provides fixes for several security issues.
Date: Sep 19, 2006
Planning to plug in?
Users plugging into "open" ports on campus (in lounges, the library, classrooms, etc.) need to register through the Campus Manager during their first access for identification purposes and to prevent virus-infected or vulnerable machines from accessing the campus network.
Date: Jul 17, 2006
