Warning! Global Petya Ransomeware Attack
June 29, 2017
There currently is a global ransomware attack called Petya (similar WannaCry or WannaCryptor) that has affected computers worldwide.
Warning! Global WannaCry Ransomeware Attack
May 13, 2017
As has been reported in the media, there currently is a global ransomware attack (called WannaCry or WannaCryptor) that has affected computers worldwide.
Be aware of tax-related scams, phishing attacks or social engineering
February 03, 2017
The Information Security Office encourages you to file your taxes as early as possible to reduce the chance of criminal elements filing for refunds before you do.
FBI Warns of Technical Support Scams
September 07, 2016
There currently is a global ransomware attack called Petya (similar WannaCry or WannaCryptor) that has affected computers worldwide.
Crypto-Malware Attacks
May 13, 2016
Ransomware attacks have been reported from faculty and staff over the past few days. This particular ransomware is spread through emails that have an infected attachment, but navigating to infected websites may also be a source of infection.
Tax Season Scams
April 12, 2016
During tax season, the potential for scams used to steal your identity increases.
New Phone Scam
December 04, 2014
The Information Security Office wants to alert students, faculty, and staff of a type of phone scam called Vishing (voice phishing) which uses fake caller-ID data to give the appearance that calls come from a trusted organization (such as UT Arlington).
Holiday Season Cyber Scams and Malware Campaigns
November 17, 2014
As we approach the holidays, the Information Security Office (ISO) would like to remind the UT Arlington community to be aware of seasonal scams, phishing and malicious software (malware) distribution campaigns.
Potential Increase in Malware Delivered by PDF and Office Attachments
October 23, 2014
The Information Security Office wants to make you aware that a number of vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat were disclosed this week.
New Windows Vulnerability
October 22, 2014
The Microsoft Security Advisory describes a new, un-patched vulnerability in all currently supported versions of Windows except Server 2003.
New Phishing Campaign Discovered.
October 16, 2014
A CIS Cyber Alert (see below) has been published detailing a Phishing campaign that utilizes a weaponized PDF document that exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader(CVE-2013-2729).
New SSLv3 Vulnerability
October 15, 2014
Also known as “Poodle”, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal web site login information or payment data.
Multiple Vulnerabilities Released Today.
October 14, 2014
Several important vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, .NET, Internet Explorer, were released today along with patch information.
“BadUSB” Exploit
October 07, 2014
There is a new exploit that has hit the internet called BadUSB that poses a Security threat based on USB devices.
Shellshock – Bash Vulnerability
September 30, 2014
A serious bug in Bash was discovered last week. According to multiple sources this bug has been in Bash since 1992.
Crypto-malware Ransomware Advisory Alert
June 18, 2014
UT Arlington has fallen victim to Crypto-malware. We have recently received a notice from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Office of the CISO alerting us to several ransomware infections within the state.
New Internet Explorer Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1776)
April 29, 2014
A vulnerability has been reported affecting all versions of Internet Explorer. This previously unknown vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer.
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
April 28, 2014
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome that could result in an attacker gaining control of your computer.
Heartbleed Vulnerability
April 15, 2014
As you may have heard, there could be a serious weakness in the mechanism that protects your username, passwords, and other confidential information on various Internet sites. This advisory provides IT personnel with steps to ensure agency websites are safe.
“Heartbleed” OpenSSL Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0160)
April 08, 2014
A serious vulnerability in the OpenSSL library has been discovered. This vulnerability, known as “Heartbleed” (the bug is in the heartbeat extension of the OpenSSL code) makes it possible for a malicious entity to steal information from a server that utilizes the OpenSSL library.
Be aware of the Cryptolocker malware
April 01, 2014
Please be aware that a potentially new variant of the Cryptolocker ransomware has been identified.
Phishing Attempt – 2014/2/25
February 25, 2014
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a phishing attempt that has been sent to some UTA employees.
Microsoft Security Advisory
February 20, 2014
An attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then convince a user to view the website.
Phishing Attempt – 2/14/2014
February 14, 2014
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a phishing attempt that has been sent to some UTA employees.
Phishing Attempt – 2014/2/04
February 04, 2014
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a phishing attempt that has been sent to some UTA employees.
Phishing Attempt – 2014/01/24
January 24, 2014
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a phishing attempt that has been sent to some UTA employees.
Phishing Attempt – 2014/01/23
January 23, 2014
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a phishing attempt that has been sent to some UTA employees.
Fake DHL Email with Infected Word Document
December 03, 2013
The ISO was made aware of the following phishing attempt Monday morning.
Holiday Phishing & Online Cyber Scam Alert
December 02, 2013
As we approach the holidays, the Information Security Office (ISO) would like to remind the UT Arlington community to be aware of seasonal scams, phishing and malicious software (malware) distribution campaigns.
New Ransomware Threat (Cryptolocker)
October 30, 2013
If you fall victim to this virus, there is no way to unlock the files and you will need to rely on your backups. UT Arlington’s email system as well as computers that run System Center EndPoint Protection or McAfee software are protected from this malware.
Macintosh OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Update & SecureDoc
October 24, 2013
If you have SecureDoc encryption software installed on a University owned Macintosh Computer, do not install this update until OIT announces support for it.
Spear Phishing Attempt – State Employees
October 12, 2013
The Information Security Office has been made aware of a spear phishing attempt targeted at Texas State employees.
Another Blackboard Phishing Attempt
October 11, 2013
The ISO was made aware of the following phishing attempt Friday morning –
Adobe Data Breach
October 04, 2013
On October 3, 2013, Adobe announced that it had been a victim of a cyber attack that resulted in a data breach. This breach resulted in attacker(s) gaining access to the detailed customer information as listed below.
Phishing Attempt
September 26, 2013
Our office was recently made aware of the following message sent to some members of the UTA community.
Arrrgh
September 19, 2013
’tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Th’ Information Security Office will be in front o’ th’ Library from 10am – 1pm today in celebration. Stop by ‘n pick up some information on anti-piracy initiatives ‘n patchin’ yer devices, ask some riddles ‘n grab some pirate themed goodies!
Phishing / Social Engineering Alerts
September 14, 2013
Phishing is when criminals send specially crafted email messages in order to get users to give up their usernames and passwords, or other personal information.
Mac OS X 10.8.5 Released
September 13, 2013
Mac users aren’t being left out of the patch cycle this month – Apple has just released update 10.8.5 and Security Update 2013-004. If you are using a UTA issued Mac that is running WinMagic SecureDoc (full disk encryption), you should NOT perform any updates until compatibility has been tested by OIT and the ISO.
Increased Rate of Infection
September 09, 2013
The Information Security Office has seen a rapid rise in the number of Java-based infections. Please remember to update computers that you have not used during the summer to the latest version of your software.
Recent Spear Phishing Attempt
August 30, 2013
Wednesday afternoon, thousands of UTA email addresses received an email.
Arabic Text String Taking Down Apps, Clients, Browsers on iOS, Mac OS X
August 29, 2013
As reported by TrackPost A string of Arabic text is causing some chaos with iOS and Mac OS X users. It seems wherever the text sequence shows up, whether in a tweet, webpage, or a SMS message on the Apple platform, it’s crashing apps or Safari browser sessions..."
Still Running Windows XP?
August 26, 2013
After April 8, 2014, Microsoft XP users will no longer receive updates to their operating system.
Welcome Back, Malware!
August 23, 2013
It’s a new semester here at UT Arlington, but with the return of students comes an increase of malware on the network. If you’re connecting any of your devices (phone, tablet, laptop) to the UTA wireless, you should be aware that there are infected computers sharing that space. Make sure you have an antivirus program installed and up-to-date, even on your phone and tablet (and even if it’s a Mac).
Java Vulnerability
August 02, 2013
A serious vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Java. If you do not access any UT applications that require Java in order to work, we advise you to disable or remove it from your computer.
Google Chrome Vulnerability
August 01, 2013
Google Chrome is a web browser used to access the Internet. Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome that could allow remote code execution, the bypass of security restrictions, or cause denial-of-service conditions.