Security

There are both huge opportunities and risks associated with computers.

UNF is committed to making all computing equipment on the campus as safe and secure as possible. Our staff research and implement the latest in anti-virus and security technology to ensure that risks are identified, measured and managed.

Abuse of UNF's Computing Resources:

Appropriate use of the University of North Florida's computing resources is outlined in the Policies and Procedures section of the ITS website.

Security Tips

• Anti-Virus Information
• Best Practices
• Passwords
• Phishing
• SSH/SFTP
• Spam
• Spyware
• INFOSEC Program (GLBA)
• Telnet transition

Cyber communities - how they relate 2U

If you use such popular cyber communities as MySpace or Facebook, then get the 411 on such services.

Latest 10 Virus Alerts

• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/DldA-Gen
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/Drop-BB
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/Agent-HXQ
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/ByteV-B
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/CHMDrop-C
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/Dloadr-BVU
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/DownLd-AA
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/FakeAV-ER
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/Iframe-BF
• 15 Oct 2008 Troj/Small-EMM

Source: Sophos

DHS Advisory Level

Information Security Headlines

• SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2008
• New Anti-Piracy Law Imposes Stronger Penalties (October 13, 2008)
• World Bank Servers Have Been Attacked a Half-Dozen Times in the Last Year (October 10 & 12, 2008)
• Allegations of Wiretapping Improprieties at NSA Facility (October 10, 2008)
• Bugged Chip-and-Pin Machines Stealing Payment Card Data (October 10 & 11, 2008)
• Man Behind CastleCops DDoS Attack Draws Two-Year Sentence (October 8 & 13, 2008)
• TIGTA Report Finds Lack of Management Control on Some Computer Systems (October 9, 2008)
• Malware-Laden Spam Pretends to be Windows Security Update (October 11, 2008)
• Proof-of-Concept Code Released for Windows Privilege Elevation Flaw (October 10, 2008)
• Stolen Laptop Holds Pension Data (October 10 & 13, 2008)
• NRI Secure Technologies (Japan) Web Application Security Assessment Trend Analysis Report
• Consumer Reports Online Security Guide
• Microsoft to Introduce Two Security Enhancements on October 14 (October 9 & 13, 2008)
• What Works In Security Compliance Tools? (October 14, 2008)