New phishing scam
We have had a recent upsurge in University of Reading specific phishing scams. This time, they are tailored particularly to mimic our mail systems.
Telephone system issues, 15 August 2013
Just to give you all a quick update with regards to Clearing today. We are aware that there are reports of a number of internal telephone calls dropping out asContinue reading Telephone system issues, 15 August 2013
Java update – June 2013
As we frequently mention on this newsfeed and on Twitter, it’s time to update Java again. Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update on 18 June 2013 that affects multipleContinue reading Java update – June 2013
Systems issues 22 April 2013
We have had a series of issues over the last 24 hours and this is to explain some of the problems.
Package delivery scam email
We have had another scam email attack in the form of a fake postal receipt email.
Login Credential security
IT Services have had a reminder from ja.net CSIRT regarding user credential sharing and the associated issues.
Phishing outbreak 8 March 2013
We have had another phishing attack, which purports to come from IT Services. The email contains text as follows:
Email Service issues
We believe the recent iOS 6.1 update has been causing problems with our Microsoft Exchange email service. This appears to be caused by an issue with the way that AppleContinue reading Email Service issues
Phishing outbreak
IT Services have had an outbreak of phishing attacks where we have had to block accounts and websites.
Network issues 14 August 2012
On 14th August, a multiple hardware failure in one of the core network routers resulted in extended and widespread network and Internet access issues.