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Enterprise Networking & Infrastructure Pulls Together to Restore Cut Fiber

Jul 21, 2023

On Monday, July 10, 2023, UK ITS was alerted of damage to fiber optic cables due to construction in front of McVey Hall. These damaged fiber optic cables resulted in a disruption in communications, impacting several services.

Mozilla Releases Security Update for Firefox and Firefox ESR

Via CISA Jul 12, 2023

Mozilla has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.

Smart Campus to host free Youth Esports Summer Camp exclusively for UK families

VIA UKNOW Jul 10, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 10, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Smart Campus team is launching day camps and a weeklong camp for children ages 8-14 that will focus on gaming and technology education, learning the ropes of competitive gaming and discovering the art of teamwork and strategic thinking, providing an engaging balance of education and entertainment for young students.

The Crece Academy - Empowering Future Leaders

Jul 7, 2023

The CRECE Academy (formerly Kiki) offers an exciting and immersive semester-long experience designed specifically for high school students in the Central Kentucky/Appalachian region. Our mission is to bridge the gap between under-resourced students and the world of opportunities that await them after high school.

Mozilla Releases Security Advisories for Thunderbird, Firefox, and Firefox ESR

Via CISA Jul 7, 2023

Mozilla has released security advisories to address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird, Firefox, and Firefox ESR. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates:

Reporting Phishing and Junk Mail, How You Can Contribute to Protecting Us All

Jul 7, 2023

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) would like to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to contribute to UK’s cybersecurity posture by becoming familiar with the best ways to report unwanted emails in your inbox. Phishing, Junk, and Graymail -- What are they? What’s the difference?

Update Your Zoom to Version 5.5 or Newer

Contact ITS Customer Services via phone, webform, chat, & more

Jul 6, 2023

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) offers a variety of methods to reach out for technical assistance. Whether you prefer calling or filling out your needs online, UK ITS offers options for the University community to get technical assistance when they need it. In continued efforts to provide exceptional customer service to the University community, UK ITS would like to remind students, faculty, and staff of the available options for requesting technical assistance.

Duo Prompt Appearance Changing July 26

Jun 28, 2023

After July 26, students, faculty, and staff will notice a change in appearance to the Duo prompt when logging in to UK resources with Two-Factor Log-In.

Cybersecurity Notification | Fake Microsoft Defender Pop-Up

Marci Adams Jun 22, 2023

UK ITS would like to inform students, faculty, and staff of a known scam that impersonates a Microsoft support page. The scam appears after clicking a malicious link currently hosted on external websites that then directs the recipient to a fake Windows Defender Security Center page that urges calling a security helpline.

UK ITS Releasing Phishing Simulation

Marci Adams Jun 22, 2023

In the coming weeks, UK students, faculty, and staff will be receiving a fake or simulated phishing attack as part of UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) efforts to enhance its cybersecurity preparedness.

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