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Alerts, Advisories & Notices

Alert: Update Mozilla Firefox Browser for Zero-Day Vulnerability

10/10/2024
Alert: Vulnerability in CUPS printing system

9/27/2024

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Phishes & Scams

Extortion email with name, address and photo of home

9/16/2024
Account Set For Deactivation

9/13/2024

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In the News

Cybercrime Agency Issues New 2FA Warning For Gmail, Outlook, Facebook And X Users

10/17/2024 – Forbes
New legislation aims to tame ‘Wild West’ in healthcare cybersecurity

10/17/2024 – Healthcare Dive

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Articles & Tips

Who Owns Your Face – A Conversation with NYT Kashmir Hill at Ford School

A recording of Kashmir Hill, NYT Technology Reporter, speaking on October 7 at the Ford School about privacy in the age of facial recognition is now available.

Guidelines for Managing Active Directory (UMROOT) Accounts

U-M IT professionals who manage Active Directory (AD) accounts in UMROOT have an important responsibility for the security of those accounts. This responsibility includes ensuring that they are: Those who manage AD accounts in UMROOT should review a complete list of guidelines annually. Please see Active Directory Non-uniqname Accounts (U-M Weblogin required). Thank you for diligence in managing… Read More »

Focus on Security This Fall

As the U-M community settles into study, work and life during the fall semester, news of breaches, scams, and disinformation abound.

Favorite Posts

A cat wearing a santa hat. Text: "Giving a lot of gifts this season? Purrfect time to use your credit card instead of your debit card for more secure shopping."

Using a credit card to shop online is one way to get extra protection. See other tips on Safe Computing. https://myumi.ch/d9M7R #SecureLifeOfPets #UMSafeComputing