Firefox 22 Released

Mozilla has released Firefox 22 that fixes 14 vulnerabilities.

You can download it from Slug.

Oracle Releases Critical Patch for Java

"Oracle recommends that this Critical Patch Update be applied as soon as possible because it includes fixes for a number of severe vulnerabilities.  Note that the vulnerabilities fixed in this Critical Patch Update affect various components and, as a result, may not affect the security posture of all Java users in the same way."

 

 

Michael Dinkins to assume the role of Senior Information Security Officer (SISO)

 

From a recent email from Tom Hoover, CIO.

"Michael Dinkins, formerly the Director of Systems & Operations,  to assume the role of Senior Information Security Officer (SISO). Mr. Dinkins is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has over 15 years of progressive technical and management experience in the security industry.  As “SISO” Michael will be responsible for UTC’s Information Security Program compliance, and the implementation of industry accepted security standards, policy and guidelines, and the development of related procedures and best practices.   He is also UTC’s representative on the Security Community of Practice, a newly established UT system-wide security program oversight team. "

New Password Self-Service Site Now Available

I am just reposting parts of an email from our CIO, Tom Hoover.

"This service will replace our current change and forgot password process. So the next time you have to change your password you will use IAM."

You will setup some security questions allowing you to reset your password in case you forget it.

https://iam.utc.edu

Malware is Everywhere

"is described as a 'multi function Trojan.' Like most profit-oriented mobile malware, Obad is primarily an SMS Trojan, which surreptitiously sends short message service (SMS) messages to premium numbers. However, it is capable of downloading additional modules and of spreading via Bluetooth connections."

Android Malware "Obad" Called Most Sophisticated Yet

Apple Releases 10.8.4 Update

Apple has released 10.8.4 for mountain lion.  You can download it

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Under the Hood: Banking Malware

Researcher Sherri Davidoff demonstrates what happens when a PC gets infected by "banking-oriented" malware.  


 

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