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Alerts, Advisories & Notices

Notice: Job Scams Trending at U-M

5/1/2024
Alert: Linux XZ Utils and SSH Backdoor

4/2/2024

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Phishes & Scams

Email Impersonating U-M with QR Code asking for Two-Factor confirmation

4/30/2024
Freshmen Housing at the University of Michigan

4/16/2024

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In the News

Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns

5/7/2024 – The New York Times
270,000 UK forces records thought to have been exposed to Chinese hackers

5/7/2024 – The Guardian

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Articles & Tips

New Consent & Preference Management Tool for U‑M Websites

The Office of the Vice President for Communications (OVPC), in collaboration with ITS Information Assurance (IA), has released a new consent and preference management solution for U-M websites. Integration is easy - try it today!

PlasmaPup: Hunting Down Active Directory Exposures

PlasmaPup, a Windows GUI app written at U-M, gives Active Directory admins visibility and control. It is available to download on GitHub!

Vulnerability Scanning and Blocking of Unremediated Systems

Information Assurance (IA) provides Tenable Vulnerability Scanning for units. As outlined in the Vulnerability Management standard, IA also blocks systems when serious vulnerabilities reported to a unit remain unaddressed.

Favorite Posts

Pug laying on a couch with text: I love you fur real! (or do I?) Beware of romance scams online. #SecureLifeOfpets

Beware of romance scammers who try to lure you into a fake relationship online to scam you for money. #SecureLifeOfPets myumi.ch/j7zAb