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January 15, 2020
Public Wi-Fi is not secure or safe. If you must connect, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or a personal/mobile hotspot. #BeCyberSmart #CyberAware #NCSAM2019
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Legacy video conferencing platforms will be retired in January
December 20, 2019
This spring semester all video conferencing courses and administrative meetings will need to be conducted over Zoom. The Video Conferencing Services legacy infrastructure will be retired by Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.
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December 13, 2019
Remember: Think before you post! There's no "delete" button on the internet. Even if you delete a picture only seconds after posting it, chances are someone still saw it. #cyberaware Keep some things private from everyone; even on social media. Giving your date of birth with your full name and address gives identity thieves pertinent info. #cyberaware
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Zoom reminder for spring conference
December 06, 2019
This is a reminder that starting in January, all video-conference courses and meetings will need to be scheduled through Zoom! UA Video Conference Services will retire the legacy conferencing infrastructure by Jan. 30, 2020. Video conferencing units in classrooms and conference rooms will still be able to connect to conferences through Zoom.
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How to make the most of Zoom meetings
November 16, 2019
Got Zoom questions? Here's what you need to know to make the most of the University of Alaska's new video conference platform.
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November 15, 2019
Been a while since you've decluttered your email inbox? Practice being #cyberaware by cleaning out old emails to protect any sensitive information from a data breach. #securityawareness
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October 31, 2019
The latest update from Apple, macOS 10.15 Catalina, disables functionality for 32-bit applications, for example, the Adobe CS6 Suite offered by UA OIT. You have two options for macOS updates:
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Pinnacle and Banner 8 users: update Internet Explorer to avoid critical vulnerability
October 31, 2019
Are you a Banner 8 or Pinnacle user? Microsoft has recently addressed a serious vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web browser in an out-of-band (not available in Windows Update) security update. This vulnerability allows an attacker who successfully compromises the web browser to gain the same user rights as the current user, which may include the right to install software, execute programs, and may be able to examine existing files and folders.
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Live Zoom User Training Sessions for November
October 29, 2019
Danny Mariscal, the University's dedicated Zoom Customer Success Manager, will be providing live training sessions. You can join this training from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Stay secure and move to Windows 10
October 19, 2019
On Oct. 22, 2009 Windows 7 is reaching its "end of life," at which point the software and security updates, as well as technical assistance, will no longer be available. Out-of-date operating systems create a substantial security risk. To mitigate that risk, all computers using Windows 7 operating systems must be upgraded to Windows 10 by Jan. 14, 2020.
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