The mission of the Information Security Office (ISO) is to design, implement and maintain an information security program that protects the University's systems, services and data against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, damage and loss. The ISO is committed to engaging the University community to establish an appropriate information security governance structure that enables collaboration and support for new information security initiatives.
The UITS Information Security Office can be contacted by email or phone.
UITS Information Security Office
P: 860.486.4357 (HELP)
E: security@uconn.edu
Apple has released a security update for OS X which improves anti-malware detection and removal. Specifically, the security update will automatically detect and remove Mac Defender, OS X malware designed to steal credit card numbers through paying for removal software.
It is recommended that all users of Apple OS X use Software Update and apply Security Update 2011-003 to their computers to enable malware protection for their Mac’s.
More information:
Microsoft will release a patch on 8/2, to address the current .lnk vulnerability. Please review the following sites for additional information:
July 16th – Microsoft Advisory
July 30th – Microsoft Advanced Patch Notification
CVE Notification (contains additional references)
We recommend applying this patch as soon as possible after it’s released.
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