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Innovate Transform Succeed 2023 Annual Report

UK ITS releases 2023 annual report marking major achievements in technology

Corinne Boyer Mar 4, 2024

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has published its 2023 annual report. The UK ITS report showcases the department’s accomplishments, major projects and strategic goals achieved over the past year.

UK ITS volunteers for STEM night at Lexington Universal Academy

Jessica McClure & Corinne Boyer Feb 27, 2024

On Friday, February 16th, volunteers from the UK ITS team participated in Lexington Universal Academy's STEM night. Designed to educate elementary through eighth grade students about science, technology, engineering and math, the UK ITS team led interactive activities and answered questions about technology.

Michael P. Sheron presents at Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

Corinne Boyer Feb 26, 2024

On February 6, Michael P. Sheron spoke at the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Conference about understanding FERPA and data protection.

Multi-factor authentication will be required to access University of Kentucky Zoom accounts

Corinne Boyer Feb 23, 2024

Coming soon, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services will implement an additional security measure to Zoom. UK HealthCare's Telehealth instance of Zoom will see this change starting Monday, Feb. 26.

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Thunderbird

Feb 21, 2024

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

These Black inventors and scientists created technology we use today

Corinne Boyer Feb 15, 2024

The first open heart surgery, an improved traffic light and the technology behind 3D movies and images are all accomplishments achieved by Black Americans. Many of these scientists, doctors and inventors broke barriers while facing racial discrimination and are to thank for the technology we rely on today.

Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Feb 14, 2024

Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Take these steps on National Clean Out Your Computer Day

Corinne Boyer Feb 9, 2024

Tuesday is National Clean Out Your Computer Day, and University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recommends taking the following steps to keep your computer running smoothly.

Scam attempting to get personal information reported at UK

Corinne Boyer Feb 6, 2024

UK ITS will never initiate a call, email or text asking anyone in the university community for their Duo code or personal passwords. The only time UK ITS will ask for personal information is to verify your identity if you request technical assistance with ITS Customer Services.

In response to the “mother of all breaches” UK ITS recommends changing your passwords

Corinne Boyer Jan 31, 2024

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recommends that everyone change passwords for several websites after what is being called the “mother of all breaches.” Although no UK accounts are affiliated with the breach, UK students, faculty and staff likely have an accounts some of the websites affected by the leak.

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