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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

Taiwan visitors exposed in massive hotel booking data leak

10/15/2024 – Cybernews
Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says

10/15/2024 – AP News

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Articles & Tips

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.

ITS to Disable Inactive Active Directory (UMROOT) Accounts Daily

ITS will begin disabling inactive Active Directory (UMROOT) accounts on a daily basis beginning October 9, 2024, as part of an ongoing effort to protect credentials in accordance with the Access, Authorization, and Authentication Management (DS-22) standard.

Favorite Posts

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