IT Security News
Microsoft warns of Facebook-hijacking extensions
(5/15/2013) Malicious browser extensions are trying to hijack Facebook profiles, according to a warning from Microsoft's Malware Protection Center.
Microsoft rushes IE8 zero-day fix into next week's Patch Tuesday
(5/10/2013) 33 fixes will also include patches for the IE10 Pwn2Own vulnerabilities
Hackers hit domain registrar, access credit card data and passwords
(5/10/2013) A Denver-based domain name provider has suffered a breach where customers' personal data, including encrypted passwords and credit card information, was compromised.
18 Alaskan Teens Use Phishing Scam To Hack School System
(5/7/2013) At least 18 Alaskan students are accused of using a phishing scam to gain control over the computers at their middle school.
Google: No, app makers, you can't skip the Play Store
(4/30/2013) An update to the Google Play Store contains mostly minor tweaks except for one security fix: apps are no longer allowed to bypass the Play Store when updating.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for February 2013
(2/8/2013) This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on February 12, 2013.
Microsoft plans patches for IE10, Windows 8 next week
(12/7/2012) Microsoft today announced it will deliver seven security updates next week to patch 11 vulnerabilities, including the first that apply to Internet Explorer 10 (IE10), the company's newest browser.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2012
(11/16/2012) This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for November2012.
6.46 million LinkedIn passwords leaked online
(9/4/2012) More than 6.4 million LinkedIn passwords have leaked to the Web after an apparent hack. Though some login details are encrypted, all users are advised to change their passwords.
Security Advisory: Oracle Java Updates Available to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities
(4/16/2009) Multiple vulnerabilities in Java could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
More "Phishing" in Columbia - Don't take the bait!
(4/16/2009) There has been an exponential increase in the number of phishing attempts against the University in recent weeks. Unfortunately, more University employees have been responding to these attacks resulting in adverse impacts to themselves and increasing the burden on University resources to remediate the mistake.
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From Surfing Waves to Surfing the World Wide Web: Be Safe Online While Traveling
No matter where your journey takes you, do not allow yourself to become careless with security!
IT Security Videos
Monthly Awareness Video
SANS Securing The Human, monthly security awareness video. SANS will update video the first of every month.
Phishing made simple
False emails can easily be created and used to gain access to passwords, bank accounts, and even webcams
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Video winner from Educause 2009 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest.
Phishing Scams in Plain English
A short guide to recognizing and avoiding phishing scams.
Deter. Detect, Defend. Avoid ID Theft
A 10-minute educational video that provides an overview of identity theft and outlines the steps customers can take.