You can eliminate the stress of creating (and trying to remember!) dozens of passwords by using a password manager. UW–Madison offers two password managers that can help you stay safe online.
IT News
Design thinking: problem-solving through creativity
An Apr 22 UW Design Community session will focus on “design thinking”—a process that fosters collaboration and creativity to solve problems and innovate in a human-centered way.
Need a new virtual background?
Messy office (or home)? No problem! You’ll always look professional with University Marketing’s UW videoconferencing backgrounds, sized for Zoom, Webex and Teams.
Recognize and protect yourself from phone scams
It’s not always extended car warranties. Phone scammers take advantage of world events or natural disasters, holidays and other significant dates to con us out of our money or personal information. Learn to protect yourself.
Chrome update fixes “severe” vulnerability
Do you use Chrome as your desktop web browser? If so, please check which version of Chrome you have installed on your computer. If your version of Chrome is not up to date, you could be vulnerable to hackers.
Last chance to submit 2022 IT Professionals Conference proposals
Deadline for submissions: Apr 1. We welcome all kinds of IT-related submissions: demos, how-tos, case studies, lessons learned, open issues and more.
Manda Johnson new co-lead, UW Women in IT
We’re pleased to announce that Manda Johnson is the new co-lead of UW Women in IT. She replaces outgoing co-lead Jess Jones.
3/17 phishing alert! Subject: “UNICEF Paid part-time job”
Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore. The email message advertises a part-time, work-from-home job.
Beware of Ukraine-themed phishing scams
Although there are no current credible Russian cybersecurity threats to U.S. universities, UW’s cybersecurity team is prepared to prevent cyberattacks. Do your part by identifying and reporting phishing scams related to Ukraine.
Digital Learning Leaders Institute Begins Mar 21
Do you support, promote or lead teaching and learning? UW–Madison is an EDUCAUSE member, and an 11-week online institute includes coaching, interactive live sessions and small applied team projects.