Information Technology Security & Preparedness

Important Security Updates

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Phishing Scams: Learn to recognize an attack

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Warning from IC3: Malware Installed on Travelers' Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotel Internet Connections

Apple Security: Reputable sources indicate that thousands of Mac's may be infected with a virus.  Close potentially serious vulnerabilities with Apple's Update 7 released in March.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-020 Critical: Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop closed in this update. If you do not have MS automatic updates enabled, please read this now.

Fraudulent Business Calls  Scam calls from 'Internal Business' have been reported again.. read our advisory

Security Vulnerability Affecting HP LaserJet Printers  If your printer is on the list, get the firmware update now.  

  

Mandatory Banner Finance/HR Password Change Read more in IT Signals

FIND IT BEFORE THEY DO!  Identity Finder (IDF) helps you locate restricted data which may be on your computer.  Login to Blackboard, go to 'My Organizations' then 'UNH Faculty and Staff' and 'IT Policy & Security' to download the software.

Identity Finder Survey Take the survey and be entered in a drawing to win an IronKey USB Flash Drive

Anti-Virus Protection UNH now offers Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection.  The contract between UNH IT and McAfee will expire in June 2012. Faculty, staff, and students should replace McAfee with MS Forefront prior to the end of June.

 

Mobile Device Protection  Learn to enable your device's security features.  Report a lost or stolen device that is used to access UNH data without delay!

Social Media Guidelines  Guidelines and good practices for the safe and appropriate use of social media at UNH

Employee Training Template: Our downloadable and adaptable template is provided as a model for delivering IT Security training to new and existing employees in the use of IT resources.  

 

Phishing Alert

Don't be fooled by the scam email shown below. 

Do not respond in any way and delete this message immediately. 

UNH IT will never ask for personal or account information by email.

From: University Of New Hampshire [mailto:nuttapon@almansoori.co.th]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:42 PM
Subject: Dear CIS Unix WebMail User
--
Dear CIS Unix WebMail User,

Due to congestion in all CIS Unix WebMail Accounts, there shall be a upgrading of all CIS Unix WebMail Accounts. We would be shutting down several CIS Unix WebMail Accounts. You will have to confirm your CIS Unix WebMail Account.
So you are required to provide us with the following information.

Full Name:
UserName:
Password:
Telephone

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Page last updated 5/21/2012