Network Security
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New application will enhance protection against email phishing attacks
VUIT will launch a new security program Monday, Aug. 28, to provide more protection to Vanderbilt email users from external phishing attacks. Read MoreAug 2, 2017
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A message from Vice Chancellor John Lutz regarding email phishing attacks
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz discusses a recent increase in email phishing attacks and what you can do to protect your information and the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJul 6, 2017
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VUIT and VUMC IT to upgrade enterprise LDAP directory service
On Oct. 4, Vanderbilt IT and VUMC IT will upgrade the university LDAP service to ensure a more highly available and secure enterprise directory service. Read MoreSep 8, 2016
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Create strong, unique passwords to protect your digital identity
Over the past few weeks, LinkedIn, MySpace and Tumblr announced that millions of user accounts have been compromised. VUIT strongly recommends that you proactively change your passwords for these services. Read MoreJul 5, 2016
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Practice safe Web browsing to avoid ransomware
One of the latest threats in the cyber world is the use of ransomware, a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. Vanderbilt IT shares the best ways to protect yourself by practicing safe Web browsing. Read MoreMar 10, 2016
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Make note of security issues in new Outlook iOS and Android app
Vanderbilt IT would like to raise the community’s awareness about security issues with the new Outlook application for iOS and Android devices launched by Microsoft in January. Read MoreFeb 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt IT to heighten protection against malware, spyware, viruses, more
Beginning Feb. 4, Vanderbilt IT will increase safeguards against malware, spyware and viruses, along with phishing sites and sites containing inappropriate material. Read MoreFeb 4, 2015
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Hackers target Vanderbilt users in phishing attack
Last weekend, hackers launched a significant phishing attack against Vanderbilt email users. Read MoreNov 10, 2014
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Security bug Shellshock puts operating systems at risk
Mac and Linux users should be on the lookout for any software updates sent in the coming days from Apple to address the Shellshock security bug. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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External email tag being removed; users should continue to exercise caution
Vanderbilt IT removed the [External] tag from the subject lines of emails sent by Vanderbilt students through their Vanderbilt Gmail accounts effective Aug. 6, and will remove the tag from all other external emails on the evening of Aug. 11. Read MoreAug 6, 2014
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Campus on alert following phishing attacks
Vanderbilt IT has developed tips for managing emails now marked [External]. Read MoreJul 18, 2014
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Change to email subject lines will combat Internet phishing
Due to recent problems with phishing at Vanderbilt, you’ll see a change in the subject lines of some of your Vanderbilt emails starting at 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Read MoreJul 10, 2014
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For secure health care data, thwart the attacks of tomorrow – not yesterday
Proactive measures are the best way to stay ahead of computer hackers who threaten the security of digital health care records, says M. Eric Johnson, dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreSep 25, 2013
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Students try to hack ‘Bank of Vanderbilt’ in network security class
Yuan Xue is among the Vanderbilt engineering faculty training computer science leaders of the future to build and maintain more secure networks through innovative teaching methods. Read MoreJul 22, 2011