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Latest News & AlertsRSS FeedMalware hits the University via FacebookAug. 19, 2009Recently, a number of computers at the University of Minnesota have become infected with a worm on the social networking site Facebook. Once this worm infects a computer, it attempts to gather personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Full Story Big Risk-Unpatched Applications 6 to Fix Now!Jun. 18, 2009Not all applications on your computer have automatic updates turned on. When applications are left unpatched, they are at risk and make your computer very vulnerable for virus infections from the Internet. This can compromise your data and your processing power. Below is a list of the six most recent high-risk applications. - Adobe Reader Use the following Web sites to see if you need to fix some of the most targeted apps. Recommended Firefox SettingsJun. 2, 2009Learn the recommended Firefox Web browser settings that can reduce risks associated with the Web. Targeted Phishing e-mail hitting U of M e-mail accountsMay. 22, 2009Do NOT click on the link or reply to the e-mail titled "Webmail Quota Has Exceeded the Set Limit." The link asks for your e-mail address, username, and password. The University will NEVER ask for your user name and password in an e-mail. American Greeting e-mail virusMar. 5, 2009In recent weeks, there has been an increase in fraudulent e-mails from American Greetings/Hallmark to University of Minnesota account holders. These e-mails contain attachments that will infect your computer with a malicious computer virus. Exercise extreme caution with any e-mail greeting cards that you receive. More information: Phishing attacks on the riseNov. 26, 2008
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