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News Articles in Category: Security
Privacy Reclaimed: Use a VPN When Computing at Home or On the Go
April 12, 2017, by UNH IT Staff
You can protect your internet privacy with a couple of preventative measures.
In March 2017, Congress rolled back internet privacy laws scheduled to go into effect this December, making it fair game for internet service providers to sell their customer’s internet browsing history and information without consent. This means internet service providers (ISP) will be able to create and sell to the highest bidder a profile based on private information, including their customer’s shopping...
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Mac Users Beware: Malware No Longer Picky About Platforms
March 14, 2016, by UNH IT Staff
Macs are often seen as bulletproof when it comes to malware and viruses. It’s often used as a selling point for sales folk, and a serious point of pride for Mac owners. How many times have you heard, I got a Mac so I won’t get viruses. Now? Not so much.
Although Mac malware is nothing new, it’s mostly been more annoying than damaging. It usually takes the shape of adware. In general, it’s still the user who opens the doors to malicious attacks with risky internet behavior rather than...
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Extra Hygiene For Your Email: UNH Adds Additional Layer of Email Security with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection
February 2, 2016, by UNH IT Staff
In an effort to increase its fight against spam and malware, UNH has opted into Microsoft's Exchange Online Protection (EOP) service. This service is part of Office 365 and will begin on Monday, February 8, 2016. This service comes at no cost to the University.
Although this new service applies to UNH faculty and staff who have Exchange accounts, UNH students have enjoyed this additional protection since 2013 through Microsoft Office 365.
It doesn't matter how UNH faculty and staff access...
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Host Checker: Enhanced Security for Your Network
October 22, 2015, by UNH IT Staff
In order to better protect UNH data, the virtual private network (VPN) will start using Host Checker on November 17. Host Checker ensures that computers accessing secured data through systems such as Banner comply with security policies, including having up-to-date antivirus with real time protection and proper firewall settings.
Host Checker will be set to warning mode from November 3 - 16 to alert UNH VPN users when their computers fail the security policies. During this time, Host Checker...
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UNH Recognizes Cyber Security Month with Free Events, Clinics, and Giveaways
October 13, 2015, by UNH IT Staff
Each October, UNH recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering events and resources about information protection and data security risks. Resources offered include good practices, tools, and solutions to identify and protect sensitive information.
2015 EVENTS:
Mobile Device Security Clinic (Weekly)
What: UNH students, faculty and staff can bring their mobile devices to weekly clinics to receive experienced guidance on settings and applications to protect privacy and personal...
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InCommon Program Provides Discounted Certificates for UNH Websites
November 18, 2014, by UNH IT Staff
by Martin England
UNH IT is pleased to announce a partnership with InCommon, a security organization, to offer unlimited security certificates at no cost to websites affiliated with UNH, USNH, UNH Manchester, Granite State College, and UNH Law. Previously, UNH domain owners were responsible for the purchase of security certificates. InCommon’s Certificate Service costs less than what UNH IT alone spent on security certificates last year.
When you visit a website, there’s a lot going on behind...
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Information Security Alert: Heartbleed Bug Vulnerability
April 9, 2014, by UNH IT Staff
by Martin England
UNH Information Technology was alerted earlier this week about the highly publicized Heartbleed security vulnerability. This article discusses the vulnerability, what UNH has done, and what we recommend you as an individual should be doing. The Heartbleed Bug is a serious internet security vulnerability that can expose and capture the personal information of those conducting business on the internet, using holes in encryption software. This can lead to identity theft and other...
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Phishing at UNH
July 28, 2009, by UNH IT Staff
by Nikky Homstad
UNH E-mail filters block over 500,000 spam E-mails daily. And yet, some phishing and spam messages will still get through the filters. UNH has been targeted by phishing scams, which attempt to trick you into giving away personal information. Personal information can include your username, password, social security number, date of birth or any other identifying information. It is important for you to know that UNH and other reputable institutions will never ask you for personal...
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Protect Your Mac!
July 28, 2009, by UNH IT Staff
by Jason Boucher
Many Apple Macintosh owners believe virus protection for their computer is unnecessary, but if the Mac is running Microsoft Windows, virus protection must be installed on the Windows side. Whether using Windows through a virtual machine, like Parallels, VM Ware Fusion, or utilizing Windows via Boot Camp, the computer must be protected. UNH students, faculty, and staff have free access to McAfee VirusScan Enterprise. Visit virus.unh.edu to download McAfee VirusScan. Note: Off...
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Reminder: UNH Alert
July 28, 2009, by UNH IT Staff
by Nikky Homstad
UNH Alert is a system administered by the UNH Police Department that notifies the UNH community in the event of an emergency by sending text messages via E-mail, cell phones, and pagers. Everyone is welcome to join the UNH Alert system, including parents of students and visitors to the campus. You do not need a UNH E-mail account to sign up for UNH Alert. Note: Successful delivery of emergency messages is contingent upon successful registration of devices and the network(s) of...
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