Latest Phishing Attempt
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are emails that are being circulated, an example of which is below, that include suspicious links. These are not legitimate emails.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
If you receive an email like this, do not click on the link. If a phishing or spam email makes its way into your inbox, please forward it according to the directions at
http://support.cc.gatech.edu/support-tools/faq/what-should-i-do-when-i-receive-spam-or-phishing-email to improve the accuracy of GT's filters.
Critical Mac OS X Security Update
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Apple has released a security update which patches a critical vulnerability that allows local accounts to gain escalated privileges. The fix is found in update 10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004 (for machines below OS X 10.10). Unfortunately, the vulnerability is present in OS X 10.7 (Lion), but Apple has not yet released a patch for Lion (nor have they stated whether a patch is forthcoming).
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Users of Mac OS X 10.7 and above.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
Latest Phishing Attempt
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are emails that are being circulated, an example of which is below, that include suspicious links. These are not legitimate emails.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
If you receive an email like this, do not click on the link. If a phishing or spam email makes its way into your inbox, please forward it according to the directions at
http://support.cc.gatech.edu/support-tools/faq/what-should-i-do-when-i-receive-spam-or-phishing-email to improve the accuracy of GT's filters.
How to Remotely Wipe Your Mobile Device with Office 365
If you have your Office 365 email account configured on your mobile device, it is possible to remotely wipe your device from within Office 365. This is useful if your phone goes missing or is stolen and you want to be sure that any sensitive data stored on it will not be compromised.
CAUTION! This procedure will clear all data on the mobile phone, including installed applications, photos, and personal information.