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Beware of Phishing Scams

The UF community is a prime target for phishing scams.  Scammers are constantly adapting their tactics to bypass our filters.User awareness is key. To protect your identity:NEVER respond to email asking for your personal information, even if appears to come from UF IT workers.
NEVER follow links found in email. Manually enter the web site name [...]

Filed under Information Tech on August 21, 2008.

Are You Sure That is Legal? File Sharing May Violate Copyright Law

UF is receiving an increased number of copyright complaints, especially from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Many complaints identify content shared using BitTorrent, among other file-sharing software.  It is a violation of federal and state law to copy content for which you do not have a license.  Copyright violations detected at UF are [...]

Filed under Information Tech on January 27, 2008.

Computer Security Tools & Guidelines

The UF IT Security Team would like to welcome all new and returning students. To learn ways to protect your computer and personal data, visit our Web site http://infosec.ufl.edu/athome.
McAfee VirusScan is available *FREE* to all UF students, faculty and staff. Download it now!  http://www.software.ufl.edu/mcafee/.
For guidelines on filesharing & downloading music, movies, etc., please see http://infosec.ufl.edu/copyright/.
So [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on July 9, 2007.

UF Computing Help Desk is Hiring

Need a job? The UF Computing Help Desk is hiring!  We are looking for undergraduate students available this summer with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  If you have great customer service skills and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply.  Basic computers skills are not necessary, but preferred.  Please pick up an application [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on April 16, 2007.

Computer Safety For Everyone: Free Workshop April 24th

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and SecureFlorida.org are bringing a free, half-day seminar on safe computing practices to the UF Reitz Union. C-SAFE: Cyber-Security Awareness for Everyone.
This awarding-winning seminar is geared toward the every-day computer user to teach ways for users to protect their identity, finances and other sensitive data. Topics include viruses, worms [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on April 9, 2007.

Video Contest

Win cash, gain experience and earn recognition with one short video! The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, with the help of The Research Channel, is conducting a contest in search of short computer security awareness videos developed by college students for college students. Winners will receive cash prizes, their videos will be featured [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on February 4, 2007.

IT Security Awareness Video Contest

Win cash, gain experience and earn recognition with one short video. The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, with the help of The Research Channel, is conducting a contest in search of short computer security awareness videos developed by college students for college students. Winners will receive cash prizes, their videos will be featured [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on January 28, 2007.

Be Safe Online

Welcome!
The UF IT Security Team would like to welcome all new and returning students. To learn ways to protect your computer and personal data, visit our website http://infosec.ufl.edu/athome. McAfee VirusScan is available *FREE* to all UF students, faculty and staff. Download it now! http://www.software.ufl.edu/mcafee/ So that we might serve you better, please take [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on January 22, 2007.

IT Security Awareness Video Contest

Win cash, gain experience and earn recognition with one short video!
The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, with the help of The Research Channel, is conducting a contest in search of short computer security awareness videos developed by college students for college students. Winners will receive cash prizes, their videos will be featured on [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on January 22, 2007.

Free Virus Scan Software

McAfee VirusScan is available *FREE* to all UF students, faculty and staff. Download it now! http://www.software.ufl.edu/mcafee/.
The UF IT security team thanks you for being aware and responsible.

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on December 1, 2006.