Tech Alert: Introducing Windows Hello—available today, May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
Windows Hello lets you sign in to your Drexel-owned Windows devices using a PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition.
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Tech Alert: Critical Microsoft Outlook vulnerability
March 16, 2023
Microsoft has disclosed a severe security vulnerability that affects Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Please manually update your Office apps as soon as possible.
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Dr. Pablo on the Lehigh Valley Health Network Attack
March 8, 2023
Dr. Pablo talks with ABC Action News about the recent Ransomware attack on Lehigh Valley Health Network.
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Tech Alert: New Windows 10 version available for Drexel-owned PCs and changes to Windows update notifications on March 6, 2023
March 2, 2023
Windows 10, version 22H2 will be available in Software Center for Drexel-owned PCs starting, March 6, 2023.
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Tech Alert: Changes to CrashPlan branding and new backup status reports
February 20, 2023
Starting in early March, the Code42 app will become the CrashPlan app, with a new icon, a new logo, and new folder names.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - INFORMATION SECURITY ISSUE
January 26, 2023
A new issue of the Technology Update has been posted to the archive here! In this issue, Drexel IT provides information on data privacy.
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Cybersecurity T-Shirt Design Contest
January 24, 2023
Update March 30, 2023 - Congratulations to our T-Shirt Contest Winners!
The Information Security Office is having a t-shirt design contest for Drexel students. The winning design(s) will appear on the front of t-shirts and/or other merchandise to be given out to Drexel students during future campus cybersecurity events. Prizes will be awarded to the winner(s). Follow the "Read More" link to find out more about this contest!
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Dr. Pablo on Amazon Outage
December 8, 2022
Dr. Pablo talks about Amazon outage with ABC Action News
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - INFORMATION SECURITY ISSUE
October 6, 2022
A new issue of the Technology Update has been posted to the archive here! In this issue, Drexel IT provides information on data privacy.
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Account Maintenance Process for Inactive Drexel Accounts
August 23, 2022
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Drexel IT implemented a new management process for accounts inactive for more than 180 days.
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Critical Security Updates for Apple Devices (iOS, macOS)
August 23, 2022
Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
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Phone and Email Scams
August 17, 2022
Phishing emails and phone scams are more common than ever. Spear-phishing tactics, where scammers research victims and impersonate people they know, are becoming even more sophisticated.
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Domain Name & Network Time Server Update
May 26, 2022
The legacy DNS server addresses were depreciated in August 2018, and will continue to respond until June 30, 2022. End of support for the legacy network time servers was announced on January 9, 2017, with June 30, 2017, announced as the last day of reliable operation of these old time servers.
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IT'S WORLD PASSWORD DAY
MAY 5, 2022
The first Thursday of May is World Password Day. Password management is an important part of ensuring the privacy and security of your information. To celebrate this day, the Information Security team would like to share some tips to use when setting up and maintaining your passwords.
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DUNX1 Shutdown on June 30, 2022
March 1, 2022
After decades of service, the DUNX1 system and services will be retired on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
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Dr. Pablo on Potential Attack on Nation's Power Grid
February 25, 2022
Dr. Pablo expresses his concerns over potential Russian cyber attacks on the nation's power grid with Dan Cuellar from ABC Action News.
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Dr. Pablo on Preparing for Russian Cyberattack
February 17, 2022
Dr. Pablo discusses how to prepare for a Russian cyberattack with Liz Tung from the WHYY PBS.
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Dr. Pablo on Exploring Cryptocurrency
February 16, 2022
Dr. Pablo discusses exploring cryptocurrency to boost revenue in the city of Philadelphia with Max Marin from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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New Tech Update Issue: Data Privacy 2022
January 28, 2022
A new issue of the Technology Update has been posted to the archive here! In this issue, Drexel IT provides information on data privacy.
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