‘Heartbleed’ OpenSSL vulnerability
There has been widespread media coverage of the Heartbleed OpenSSL IT security vulnerability this week.
Data Network upgrades
A centrally-funded project has been approved which will improve and update the data network infrastructure at the Greenlands site, and within a number of buildings on the main Whiteknights campus.
Latest scam email
We have had a mail sent to University staff this morning which is another scam.
Latest scam email
We have had a mail sent to University staff this morning which is another scam. Do not click on the links in the email. We have taken steps to blockContinue reading Latest scam email
Wi-Fi access extension project update
In early 2013, the Technology Enhanced Learning Strategy Group (TELSG) proposed the expansion of centrally managed Wi-Fi services across the University.
New Year, same phishing mail tricks!
We have seen a clever attempted attack this morning, 8 January 2014, that sends a mail that looks like the image below.
24 Hour PC Lab Access
During the Christmas vacation, there will be no access to the Palmer GO9 PC Lab due to electrical works. Alternative facilities are available at Meteorology GL68 for this period. AccessContinue reading 24 Hour PC Lab Access
CryptoLocker warning
We are advising that you beware fake e-mails such as ones pretending to be either from Voicemail, HMRC, image scanners, courier deliveries, company complaints etc, containing small “Zip” attachments.
Adobe personal data breach
Early in October, the multimedia giant Adobe admitted to having suffered a data breach of significant proportions, with initial estimates from Adobe numbering it at 2.9 million compromised accounts. JustContinue reading Adobe personal data breach
Personal Home Pages’ New Home
Personal home pages, i.e. those hosted at www.personal.reading.ac.uk/~[username], have been moved to a new server.