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‘Order Number 86514719983′ = malicious email

Posted on 2014-08-28 by robbie

A large-scale malware distribution campaign targeting University staff and users is being reported.   Users might receive an email with the distinctive subject line ‘Order Number 86514719983′; the number seems to be random and many users are reporting many different numbers: If you … Continue reading →

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Crypto Wars…

Posted on 2014-03-14 by robbie

This is most certainly worth a listen : http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03xzyy5  

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Phishing Scam tricks GoogleDocs users

Posted on 2014-03-14 by robbie

There are many ways to dupe people out of their login credentials… In the examples below,  what looks like an authentic email contains a link to an ‘important’ GoogleDoc: http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/google-docs-users-targeted-sophisticated-phishing-scam http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/30/phishing-with-help-from-google-docs/   Remember – don’t click on links in email! … Continue reading →

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Free wi-fi hotspots pose data risk

Posted on 2014-03-07 by robbie

If you’ve ever wondered why we insist that users must log on to the University wireless network, then this article from the BBC Click news site should help to explain things……. Free wi-fi hotspots pose data risk, Europol warns By … Continue reading →

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You cannot con an honest person…or can you?

Posted on 2014-01-07 by robbie

Some advice from TrendLabs on avoiding Cryptolocker…. An infection with CryptoLocker starts as spam email which carries a Trojan (a downloader).    The spam might promise a ‘free way to unlock software’ its success depends on the social engineering lures used … Continue reading →

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Why can’t I have a router in my room?

Posted on 2013-09-20 by robbie

There are policy restrictions in place to stop people from connecting unapproved devices (e.g. switches, routers, bridges) to the University network.   The reasons are explained below: Wireless connectivity The University wireless network is being extended into Halls, and is … Continue reading →

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iOS Hotspot password insecurity

Posted on 2013-06-24 by robbie

When you enable the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone, iOS will generate a password on your behalf. It’s convenient, but it’s not very secure – because the password uses a short English word with a couple of numbers added … Continue reading →

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It keeps happening…

Posted on 2013-06-07 by robbie

A laptop containing the personal information and bank account details of thousands of people and businesses has been stolen from Glasgow City Council.   It was one of two laptops stolen during a break-in at the council offices in Cochrane Street … Continue reading →

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Thanks to those wonderful people at Sophos for the Threatsaurus…

Posted on 2013-04-11 by robbie

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1141u7A3O44NDRuSm5Ud3p6R2M/edit?usp=sharing

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Someone pretending to be you?

Posted on 2012-06-21 by robbie

Unfortunately email addresses can be spoofed relatively easily and an email can arrive in your inbox –  apparently sent from someone you know – but they then deny ever sending it. In this respect, email is really no different from traditional … Continue reading →

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