Latest Phishing Attempt

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are emails that are being circulated, an example of which is below, that include a suspicious link. 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.

Malwarebytes Malformed Definition Update Blocking Network Access

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Some users may be unable to access the network.


WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
January 27, 2018, and ongoing.


WHY IS IT HAPPENING?
The Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) client installed on many computers received a malformed definition update on January 27, 2018 that causes the MBAM client to block internet access.  More information can be found at the following sites.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-update-released-to-fix-high-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-mbamservice-exe/

Many HP Laptops Contain Hidden Keylogger

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
A security researcher discovered key logging code within the Synaptics Touchpad driver of over 460 HP laptop models.


WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
November 7, 2017, and ongoing.


WHY IS IT HAPPENING?
Code within the Synaptics Touchpad drivers, intended for troubleshooting, could be exploited to enable logging of users' keystrokes.  More information can be found at the following sites:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42309371
https://zwclose.github.io/HP-keylogger/


WHO IS AFFECTED?

Latest Phishing Attempt

Submitted by admin on

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are emails that are being circulated, an example of which is below, that include a suspicious link. 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.

Latest Phishing Attempt

Submitted by admin on
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are emails that are being circulated, an example of which is below, that include a suspicious link. 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