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Alerts, Advisories & Notices

Alert: Linux XZ Utils and SSH Backdoor

4/2/2024
Notice: Threat Actors Targeting Researchers and Academics

2/7/2024

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Phishes & Scams

Freshmen Housing at the University of Michigan

4/16/2024
Remote Tech Support Scams

12/20/2023

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In the News

Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files

4/26/2024 – The Conversation
OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board

4/26/2024 – The Wall Street Journal

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Articles & Tips

New Consent & Preference Management Tool for U‑M Websites

The Office of the Vice President for Communications (OVPC), in collaboration with ITS Information Assurance (IA), has released a new consent and preference management solution for U-M websites. Integration is easy - try it today!

PlasmaPup: Hunting Down Active Directory Exposures

PlasmaPup, a Windows GUI app written at U-M, gives Active Directory admins visibility and control. It is available to download on GitHub!

Vulnerability Scanning and Blocking of Unremediated Systems

Information Assurance (IA) provides Tenable Vulnerability Scanning for units. As outlined in the Vulnerability Management standard, IA also blocks systems when serious vulnerabilities reported to a unit remain unaddressed.

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