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.
Advice on Office 2013 Preview
As most of you probably know, the Office 2013 Preview has been out for over a week now for testing by the general public. However, we do not recommend thatContinue reading Advice on Office 2013 Preview
Security Bulletin June 2012
In light of the regularity of malware incidents, we have another security bulletin about Java and Windows Update. Our security team have now seen machines on campus and on theContinue reading Security Bulletin June 2012
Latest Phishing attempt
Again, there has been another attempt at Phishing, sent to approximately 600 University Email recipients on 30 March. If you have received an email with the subject ‘eMail Alert!!!’ youContinue reading Latest Phishing attempt
Latest phishing email scam
There has been an attempt yesterday, 1 March, to trap people into giving out their login details for University of Reading IT systems. Should you receive an email with theContinue reading Latest phishing email scam
Scam emails warning
There has been an attempt today, 25 January, to trap people into giving out their login details for University of Reading IT systems. Should you receive an email with theContinue reading Scam emails warning
Timetabling issues
We have had the following advice from Philip Edwards in the Central Room Bookings office regarding the Timetabling Website and thought it may be useful:
Blackboard issues update
Over the last few days there have been a number of problems with the Blackboard service at which manifested itself as very slow log on times and problems navigating throughContinue reading Blackboard issues update
Blackboard hardware upgrade
At 18.00 on 1 November, IT Services will be performing a hardware upgrade to the Blackboard system.