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The messages all have a .ZIP format attachment with varying filenames. The worm is embedded in the attachment. To get infected, the recipient must extract the payload from the .ZIP attachment and then execute it. Any computer determined to be infected with this worm will be immediately disconnected from the campus network and Internet, and will not have its access restored until it has been correctly cleaned, and files and settings installed by the worm have been removed. For more information, see the writeups at Symantec and TrendMicro. K-State's central e-mail system detects messages infected with this new worm and discards them to prevent more infections. Likewise, current Symantec AntiVirus definitions are able to detect this worm, so be sure your antivirus software is up-to-date. And, as always, DO NOT open a file attachment unless you have verified its legitimacy with the sender. Laptop security tipsby B. Edwards, Computing and Network Servicespublished May 3, 2005. updated May 4 at 9:43 a.m. Laptop thefts are occurring in unprecedented numbers at K-State and elsewhere. Thefts also increase near semester's end, so this is a good time to take extra precautions. Tim Ramsey, K-State's IT security coordinator, recommends these basic security steps for computer laptops:
These measures don't guarantee absolute protection. They deter theft by making laptops more inconvenient as targets, and they can aid in recovery. As Ramsey said, "Who wants to steal a laptop locked to a chair? Someone might, but a lot more people will notice the chair walking away." Dave Hillier, DIA director, retired in Aprilby the editors, InfoTech Tuesdaypublished May 3, 2005 Dave Hillier, director of Data and Information Administration since that department's inception in 2000, retired in April after more than 13 years in information technology at K-State. He and his wife have moved to St. Charles, Mo., to be closer to their family and grandchildren. Lloyd Walker, DIA assistant director, has been appointed interim director. Virtual Commencement website allows
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published May 3, 2005 What does "reformat a computer" mean? A reformat does two things:
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Answers.comby the editors, InfoTech Tuesdaypublished May 3, 2005 Answers.com (www.answers.com) is "beginning to get some buzz on the Web" says one source. According to the website, this smart search engine is designed to simplify finding relevant facts. It "contains only up-to-date, accurate definitions and explanations from authoritative sources like Houghton-Mifflin, Columbia University Press, Merriam Webster, MarketWatch, Investopedia and Who2". Find a good site? TellTuesday@ksu.edu. |
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A tribute to K-State's IT studentsby A. Hagedorn, Information Technology Assistance Centerpublished May 3, 2005 This week, K-State's IT units extend a heartfelt "thank you" to the senior IT student employees who are graduating from K-State and leaving our community soon. Few people are aware of how much K-State's IT units depend on student employees to not only keep daily operations running smoothly, but to complete projects that impact the university at large. The more than 13 graduating seniors have been in their IT departments for several years. Their responsibilities cover everything from fielding phone calls at the IT Help Desk and supporting university computer labs, to videotaping major conferences and assisting K-Staters with their computing problems. Some of the outstanding contributions from this group include:
To all of the graduating seniors, congratulations and good luck with your future plans! Thanks for all your efforts in making IT better at K-State. |
