Google has shipped an urgent Chrome update to address a zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in attacks. The security hole can allow attackers to potentially view, change, or delete your data. Google recommends updating your Chrome Browser as soon as possible. For additional details, go to https://www.securityweek.com/chrome-94-update-patches-actively-exploited-zero-day-vulnerability.
On September 23, the security certificate that secures authentication to the eduroam WiFi network will be renewed. This is a process that happens every two years when the current certificate expires. What this means for your eduroam-connected devices… Android Devices: No action needed. Your connection to eduroam will continue to work without any disruption.... View Article
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities CVE-2021-30858 and 30860 in multiple Apple products. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device. For details and instructions on applying the updates, go to https://cedar.to/a8oSGS or scan the QR code.
In order to provide increased stability, as well as new functionality, Information Technology technicians will be doing maintenance on the campus phone system tomorrow evening, Thursday, Jan. 14, from 5-6 pm. There will be times when you will not be able to make or receive calls during this period. Any... View Article
IT continues to receive reports of phishing email messages that appear to originate from Cedarville faculty members. The messages have a sender email address with the format <username>.cedarville.edu@gmail.com. Do not reply to these messages. Instead, report the message to Google by following the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en. Then, delete the message from... View Article
IT has received reports of phishing email messages that appear to originate from Cedarville faculty members. The messages have a sender email address with the format <username>.cedarville.edu@gmail.com. Do not reply to these messages. Instead, report the message to Google by following the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en. Then, delete the message... View Article
Since we’re over a month into working remotely, we need to make sure that all faculty and staff university-owned Windows computers will continue to receive security patches and new software. Failure to follow this recommendation will put your computer at risk. The easiest way to do this is by using the GlobalProtect VPN program... View Article
The phone system on campus is experiencing sporadic issues with outgoing calls. If you hear an unusual ring tone or extraneous audio, hang up and try your call again. Communications technicians are working on a resolution.
Information Technology has received reports of bogus email messages sent from non-Cedarville email accounts posing as university Cabinet or staff members. The recent bogus messages have originated from gmail.com email accounts but are signed as members of the Cabinet or staff. These messages are indeed bogus and should not be replied to or forwarded... View Article
Information Technology will perform emergency server maintenance tonight between the hours of 9:00 PM and 12:00 midnight EDT. The emergency maintenance is a proactive step to resolve a critical server issue. The following systems and services will be unavailable for approximately one hour during this time: Cedarville.edu web site CedarInfo Network drives J:, S:, and... View Article