Overview
The Information Security Office would like to make Case Western Reserve University community members aware of the signs of identity theft and unemployment fraud.
The Information Security Office advises that CWRU community members with iOS and iPadOS update their devices to version 14.4 immediately due to a critical security update.
As the holidays draw near, and the uncertainty around coronavirus and stimulus checks linger on, we may seek opportunities for jobs that seem to come just at the right time.
Here is an example of a recent job scam we received. Can you spot the spelling and grammar errors? Bonus points for spotting words or phrases that are extraneous, in all caps, or are not commonly used in American English.
The Information Security Office has observed that the international student community is often the most targeted for job scam emails.
On June 15, CWRU user login requirements were changed to promote stronger security and improve usability. This change requires users to convert passwords associated with their network ID (abc123) to passphrases.
[U]Tech's Information Security Office wants to draw your attention to an increased threat from malware, as cited in the media very recently—specifically ransomware that encrypts files and demands a ransom be paid for their release.
In an ironic turn of events, a recent update has allowed Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 to download files from remote sources, including malware. This could lead to exploitation by attackers.
On April 2, 2020, Zoom released an update to its Windows and macOS clients to address multiple security issues. The Information Security Office recommends that you update your Zoom client as soon as possible.
Whether we like it or not, we all have a digital footprint. Information about both our professional and personal lives are exposed, floating around the vast cyber ocean.
Windows users are advised to update iTunes/iCloud/Bonjour as soon as possible, as there is a severe Ransomware risk to their systems caused by a vulnerability in the Windows version of iCloud.
Social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Snapchat or messaging platforms like Slack, WhatsApp, or Skype allow us to share personal updates while communicating with friends and co-workers across the globe.
In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security department would like to provide you with a fun way to learn some of the commonly used terms in cybersecurity. We thought the best way to do this would be to create a crossword puzzle for our campus community.
There has been an increase in emailed scam attempts received by members of the university community. The type received most often has been a gift card scam. Such scams appear to come from a department chair or other high-ranking employee asking the recipient to purchase multiple gift cards.
Microsoft has released security updates to prevent a vulnerability to computer worms in some older operating systems, both server and desktop versions.
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office is marking Data Privacy Month by sharing information to help Case Western Reserve University community members keep their information private a
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office will recognize Data Privacy Month by sharing information to help Case Western Reserve University community members keep their information private and secure.
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office is marking Data Privacy Month by sharing information to help Case Western Reserve University community members keep their information private a
On 11/29/2018, a flaw in the Zoom client (for Windows, Mac, and Linux) allowed an attacker to hijack control of the presenter's desktop, send spoofed messages and kick attendees out of the Zoom meeting (CVE-2018-15715).
The Information Security Office (ISO) wants to alert CWRU community members of a scam phone call that has been received recently by several people.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10 Tips to Help You Stay Safe from Malware*
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
4 Tips to Help You Browse the Web Safely*
What Users Can Do in Response to the Facebook Cyberattack and Data Breach
Reports appeared in the first week of January of two security hazards, called “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” caused by vulnerabilities in microprocessors. This is a report from UTech summarizing the basic issues and answering key questions for the CWRU community.
Equifax, Target and Yahoo are just three of the more prominent names to have made headlines for cyberattacks that put at risk the confidential information of billions of people worldwide. Keep yourself cybersafe with a Personal Security Audit.