Alerts
Problems with Mac Access to Network File Storage
Friday, July 31: Access to P and Q drives for Mac users is now stable. Please report any problems that indicate otherwise to the Help Desk.- Login to post comments
NAC registration July 1
Information about the need to re-register your computer through NAC on or after July 1.New Zimbra Documentation
New and updated documentation is now available for the Zimbra-powered email system.- Login to post comments
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard currently not advised.Scheduled Network Maintenance
During this week's scheduled network maintenance on Wednesday, July 29th, personal and departmental web sites hosted on sites.lafayette.edu and depts.lafayette.edu will be briefly unavailable.
Conficker worm on the prowl
A new strain of the Conficker worm has been identified. See this page for steps for dealing with it, including downloading and running an updated version of Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool.Changes to wireless network
On January 20, 2009, ITS extended its implementation of enhanced network security using NAC (Network Admission Control) to the wireless network. The major noticeable change is that authentication for wireless access is now through the Cisco Clean Access Agent instead of a Web browser.
Email Upgrade
The contact import has been completed. Mail received from December 15 - 27 has been migrated to the new system for all users. Some departmental calendars have not been imported; if your calendar is missing, please contact the Help Desk.
Koobface Virus Targets Facebook; Hits Campus
A virus targeting Facebook is affecting users at Lafayette via emails with subject lines like "You look funny in this new video." The virus tries to get users to read the email and then download what it claims is an updated video player, but is actually the virus. The virus targets computers running all versions of Microsoft Windows.
Phishing scam aimed at Lafayette
Several Lafayette email users have recently received an email message from the "EDU messaging center" saying that the user's account will be deleted unless s/he sends a reply that contains the account's password. The message appears to be vaguely legitimate by virtue of containing the user's actual name, the Lafayette Webmail logo, and a snappy image of the Marquis.
This message is part of a "phishing" scam whose sole purpose is to gain access to email credentials so nasty things can be done with them. If you receive such a message, or any other message from any entity that requests confidential information, do not reply to it. ITS will never ask for your password, and no other legitimate organization should either.