U of M Safe Computing News 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 en Copyright 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:13 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Malware hits the University via Facebook Recently, a number of computers at the University of Minnesota have become infected with a worm on the social networking site Facebook. Once this worm infects a computer, it attempts to gather personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Full Story

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/08/malware_hits_the_university_vi.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/08/malware_hits_the_university_vi.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:17:51 -0600 Big Risk-Unpatched Applications 6 to Fix Now! Not all applications on your computer have automatic updates turned on. When applications are left unpatched, they are at risk and make your computer very vulnerable for virus infections from the Internet. This can compromise your data and your processing power. Below is a list of the six most recent high-risk applications.

- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Acrobat
- Java
- MS Office
- Quicktime

Use the following Web sites to see if you need to fix some of the most targeted apps.
Windows - Use Secunia
Mac - Use Metaquark

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/06/big_risk-unpatched_application.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/06/big_risk-unpatched_application.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:32:35 -0600 Recommended Firefox Settings Learn the recommended Firefox Web browser settings that can reduce risks associated with the Web.

Learn more

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/06/recommended_firefox_settings.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/06/recommended_firefox_settings.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:37:28 -0600 Targeted Phishing e-mail hitting U of M e-mail accounts Do NOT click on the link or reply to the e-mail titled "Webmail Quota Has Exceeded the Set Limit."

The link asks for your e-mail address, username, and password. The University will NEVER ask for your user name and password in an e-mail.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/05/targeted_phishing_email_hittin.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/05/targeted_phishing_email_hittin.html Fri, 22 May 2009 15:47:59 -0600 American Greeting e-mail virus In recent weeks, there has been an increase in fraudulent e-mails from American Greetings/Hallmark to University of Minnesota account holders. These e-mails contain attachments that will infect your computer with a malicious computer virus. Exercise extreme caution with any e-mail greeting cards that you receive. More information:

Hallmark Web site

Americangreetings.com

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/03/american_greeting_email_virus.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2009/03/american_greeting_email_virus.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:05:41 -0600 Phishing attacks on the rise robot poster thumbnail image Phishing attacks, or fraudulent e-mails designed to steal personal information from unsuspecting e-mail users, are on the rise at the U of M. Learn more about how to identify a phishing attack and protect your identity. Or, download OIT's latest Phishing awareness poster. By printing and displaying these posters in your spaces across campus, you can help spread awareness about this growing threat.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2008/11/phishing_attacks_on_the_rise.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oit/news/2008/11/phishing_attacks_on_the_rise.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:58:04 -0600