Archive: Announcements

• Sextortion Events on the Rise – Don’t Take the Bait

  The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns about a large increase in the number of 'sextortion' complaints. Sextortion (or sexual extortion) occurs when someone threatens to distribute y

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• Can you tell the difference? Google.com vs. Goōgle.com

  If you can’t tell the difference, your computer, your data, and your identity may be toast! Site spoofing It is exactly what it sounds like. Site spoofing allows one identical-looking domain to

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• Critical Apple OS Updates

  Apple has just issued macOS and iOS updates - both are considered urgent updates that address a zero-day vulnerability that can allow an attacker to take over Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, Macs,

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• Critical Updates for macOS Workstations

  Beginning April 28, 2021, UIS is installing an immediate security update on all managed Mac computers to patch two vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited. If you own a personal Mac, you’ll

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• Hiring Georgetown Student Email Scam

  Do not reply to this scam by email or text. While the sender appears to be a legitimate GU Professor, the email address of the sender is not in the Georgetown domain.

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• Enhanced Security Service for Safer Web Browsing

  As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the security of our users’ daily working and learning experience, UIS has deployed a secure internet gateway service that helps you navigate the web more sec

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• Upgrade to Zoom 5.0.4 by May 29!

  Upgrade to the latest version of Zoom (v.5.0.4) by May 29 in order to take advantage of enhanced security controls. This upgrade: allows for increased protection for meetings and dataprovides resi

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• Learn About COVID-19 Scams

  Stay up to date on the latest Coronavirus scams! Since cybercriminals prey on fear, we need to be hyper vigilant in avoiding these COVID-19 scams wherever we see them. Beware of Fraudulent Coronav

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• Critical Windows 10 ‘Update Now’ Alert

  Critical Windows 10 “Update Now’ Alert and instructions for members of the University Community.

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• Shopping Safely Online

  Holiday shopping ramps up this month, and cybercriminals eagerly take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers! Take appropriate precautions as you browse for gifts online and make purchases: Use r

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