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There’s a New Login Process for Service Accounts on Outlook’s Web Client
Service accounts are email accounts intended to be used for shared roles or for accounts with service and programmatic access (such as printers, copiers and mailers). This is different from your personal email account.
Mandatory Cybersecurity Awareness Training Coming the Week of Apr 26
The UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity is rolling out Cybersecurity Awareness Training that must be completed by all faculty and staff (excluding graduate students and undergraduate student employees) by Jun 30.
Warning: Active Phishing Campaigns
The Office of Cybersecurity is aware of 2 active phishing campaigns in which the attacker impersonates UW–Madison IT service units. The latest phishing emails were sent the evening of Apr 6, but the attacks can occur at any time. Please be on the lookout.
Be Careful About Sharing Your Vaccine Card On Social Media
We get it. If you’re getting vaccinated, you may be feeling a little excited. But if you take a selfie with your card and post it on social, you might be signing up for more than just being “vac-SEEN” by your friends and family.
Top 3 Tips For Securing Your Zoom Meetings
Stay safe, minimize disruption and protect your privacy on Zoom with these handy tips.
Is Your Computer Running At A Snail’s Pace?
Computer slowing you down? You are not alone. Security software, web conferencing tools and browsers use an increasing amount of your computer’s resources. Try these tips.
Last Chance! IT Professionals Conference Call for Proposals
Boldly do what you may not have considered doing before: Share your knowledge and experience at this year’s virtual conference! Submissions are due Fri, Apr 9.
Income tax impersonation scam targets .edu email addresses
The Internal Revenue Service warns of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who have “.edu” email addresses.
Vaccinated Off-Campus? Learn How To Upload Your Vaccination Record
Individuals who are vaccinated off-campus who wish to ensure their vaccination is on file with University Health Services should take these steps.