A phishing email message was sent to @middlebury.edu mailboxes today with a subject line of “Update Announcements”. DO NOT RESPOND ON THIS MESSAGE! The phishing email message is an attack designed to trick people into disclosing their username and password. Do NOT follow the instructions in the message, as it could lead to your Middlebury […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Phishing Alert – – “Update Announcements”
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Come Secure your Mobile Device
Learn about Mobile Security Plan ahead for an afternoon RoadShow with Information Security March 30th @ 2:00 in Lib145. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and converse on topics such as: How do I add a pin to my mobile device Is my device encrypted How do I track my device if […]…Continue Reading Come Secure your Mobile Device
@MiddInfoSec: MacKeeper AdWare – Do Not Install
Several members of our community have recently reported being prompted to install MacKeeper on their Apple computers running Mac OS X. MacKeeper is malicious software of the adware variety. While MacKeeper offers legitimate services for a fee, it also opens security holes in your system that can introduce other forms of malware and adware which […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: MacKeeper AdWare – Do Not Install
@MiddInfoSec: Securing Mobile Devices
Information Security has a new Twitter feed and other new content on their website. Follow us at @MiddInfosec on Twitter or visit our website at http://go.middlebury.edu/infosec Mobile devices have become one of the primary ways that we communicate and interact with each other. Powerful computers now fit in our pockets and on our wrists, allowing […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Securing Mobile Devices
@MiddInfoSec: A New Phishing Attack is Targeting Email ID’s
A new phishing attack is hitting the campus with a subject line of, “Your email id”. Delete this message if you see it. Do NOT click any links in this message. If you believe you have fallen for this fishing attack: Change your network password at http://go.middlebury.edu/activate Contact the Middlebury Helpdesk at x2200 This malicious […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: A New Phishing Attack is Targeting Email ID’s
@MiddInfoSec: Beware of Presidential Election Related Phishing Emails
Every election year we find our senses pounded with propaganda from pundits and candidates trying to sway us to one political camp or another. Computer attackers are leveraging our curiosity, and perhaps desensitization to political messages to launch attacks with purportedly political themes. Recent phishing attacks that have been reported by security firms such as […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Beware of Presidential Election Related Phishing Emails
@MiddInfoSec: Information Security RoadShow: 2/23/2016
Plan ahead for a lunch and learn RoadShow. On February 23rd, 2016 ITS-Information Security will be hosting a RoadShow conversation on safe computing practices and phishing avoidance techniques in Lib145 from 12:00 to 1:00. This conversation is open to the entire Middlebury community. All are encouraged to come. Topics include: How to spot a phish […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Information Security RoadShow: 2/23/2016