Phishing outbreak 8 March 2013
We have had another phishing attack, which purports to come from IT Services. The email contains text as follows:
Eduroam ruleset change
In response to customer comments, IT Services have amended the firewall ruleset for Eduroam at all University of Reading campuses.
Phishing outbreak
IT Services have had an outbreak of phishing attacks where we have had to block accounts and websites.
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
View from the Director’s Chair – June 2012
I can hardly believe that another month has passed since my last blog, but I guess that must show that I’m still enjoying myself (to quote the old adage)!
Sophos 8 for Mac OS X
All Macs on campus are currently running Sophos 7 for Mac OS X. Sophos 8 for Mac OS X has been out for a while but due to performance issues,Continue reading Sophos 8 for Mac OS X
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
Sophos antivirus upgrade
On Tuesday 27 March, ITS completed an overhaul of the Sophos infrastructure to bring us up to the latest protection they have to offer. The primary reason was to beginContinue reading Sophos antivirus upgrade
Security Bulletin – March 2012
Following the monthly announcement of the Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates, our Security team have the following bulletin covering vulnerable versions of Java, the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) issue and a reminderContinue reading Security Bulletin – March 2012
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