May/June 2005 articles

 

6/23/2005 - MarketScore Spyware

The ITS Security Office has seen increased instances of the MarketScore (also known as RelevantKnowledge) spyware program on the network. MarketScore is a spyware program that poses an extreme security risk and has special instructions for removal. Click the link above for more information about MarketScore spyware and how to remove it.

 

6/17/2005 - Special Pricing Now Available on HP Products

University of Iowa students, faculty and staff can now take advantage of special pricing on Hewlett-Packard products, including laptops, desktops, monitors and more. See the ITS Computer Demo Center for more information on vendor products and pricing or to place an order.

 

5/17/2005 - SSL Requirement for Blue

Beginning June 7, 2005, only SSL connections to "Blue" for checking mail will be allowed.  This means that unless you are connecting using SSL using an e-mail client, you will NOT be able to get your mail. Webmail is not affected by this change and will continue to work after June 7th. To turn on SSL in your email client please see:  http://www.its.uiowa.edu/cs/email/ssl.html.

5/5/2005 - What really happens when you click on a link in an instant messenger program

You've just clicked on a link you received from your buddy via an instant messaging program (AIM, MSN, etc.). What happens next? Unfortunately a lot more than you may think. Click on the link above for more information.