News
11/13/2009 - Six security updates released by Microsoft for its Windows systems have been successfully tested
On Tuesday, November 10th, Microsoft released six security updates (three critical and three important critical) for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
10/13/2009 [Updated] - Security updates released by Microsoft and Adobe
Security updates have been released for Microsoft Windows (eight critical and five important) and Adobe Reader and Acrobat software. This article provides information about the
updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
09/08/2009 - Microsoft has released five security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, September 8th, Microsoft released five security updates (all critical) for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
08/11/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released nine security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, August 11th, Microsoft released nine security updates (five critical and four important) for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
07/28/2009 - Microsoft has released two "out-of-band" security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, July 28th, Microsoft released two "out-of-band" critical security updates (one critical and one important) for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
07/21/2009 - PUaccess, with enhanced login security for PeopleSoft systems, to go live July 27
The University strives to provide the most secure computing environment possible and to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information. As part of this effort, a new bank-like login procedure is being implemented to protect your personal information and Princeton’s confidential data.
The new system, known as PUaccess, will go live on July 27th. For further information about PUaccess, click the title of this news entry to view the full article.
07/14/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released six security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, July 14th, Microsoft released six security updates (three critical and three important) for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
06/12/2009 - Security Updates Released by Microsoft and Adobe. MS Office updates affect both Windows and Mac OS X.
Over the past few days, security updates have been released for Microsoft Windows and Adobe Reader and Acrobat software. MS Office updates were also released that affect both Windows and Mac OS X. This article provides information about the
updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
05/14/2009 - Security Updates Released by Microsoft, Apple and Adobe
Over the past couple of days, security updates have been released for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Adobe Reader and Acrobat software. This article provides information about the updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
04/20/2009 - Mailbox size limit exceeded e-mail is phishing
An e-mail message is being received by members of the Princeton community indicating that their e-mail mailboxes have exceeded their limits, and asking each user to provide his or her ID and password to increase e-mail quota. This message is not from the Princeton support team.
Please note that we NEVER ask for your ID and password via e-mail. The message should be discarded.
04/14/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released eight security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, April 14th, Microsoft released eight security updates (five critical, two important and one moderate) for its Windows and Office software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
03/10/2009 - The P-Synch password change process has been simplified
To prepare for the deployment of state-of-the-art, single sign-on technology, directory views tailored to specific applications, and enhanced authentication methods that can adapt to hacker threats, OIT is moving toward an environment where passwords will be synchronized across our LDAP and Active Directory systems. In support of this effort, the P-Synch Change Password Service was updated on Monday, March 9 to improve its interface and functionality.
03/10/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released three security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, March 10th, Microsoft released one critical and two important security updates for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
02/13/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released four security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, February 10th, Microsoft released two critical and two important security updates for its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
01/16/2009 [Updated] - Microsoft has released a critical security update for Windows systems
On Tuesday, January 12th, Microsoft released a critical security update to its Windows software. This article provides information about the update and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
12/17/2008 - Microsoft has released an emergency critical update for Internet Explorer
Microsoft has released an emergency, critical security update for Internet Explorer and advises that the update be applied to all Windows systems as soon as possible. We have scheduled the automatic distribution of this update to all systems that participate in the University’s Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) this evening. Those who support Windows systems that do not participate in WSUS should apply the update as soon as possible.
12/12/2008 [Updated] - Microsoft has released eight security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, December 9th, Microsoft released eight security updates to its Windows software. This article provides information about the updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
11/26/2008 [Updated] - More Phishing for Your Information
A number of fraudulent e-mail messages have been received by members of the University community. These messages claim to be from a University support group, such as the "UNIVERSITY WEB CENTER", "Princeton Web Support", etc., and request that the recipient provide his or her login ID and password for one of a variety of reasons, such as preventing the recipient's account from being closed, asking to increase e-mail quota, etc. These are the latest attempts by hackers to obtain IDs and passwords to University systems for malicious purposes. Do not respond to these messages. They should be deleted. Remember that the University will never ask you for your password or any other personal information, such as social security number, via e-mail. The full article contains the text of some of the messages currently being received.
11/14/2008 - Microsoft has released two security updates for Windows systems
On Tuesday, November 11th, Microsoft released two security updates to its Windows software. This article provides information about the updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
11/11/2008 - Announcing the University policy for handling credit and debit card payments
This article provides information about the new University policy regarding the acceptance of credit and debit card payments and a link to review and download the document.
10/23/2008 - Microsoft has released an emergency critical update for Windows systems
Microsoft has released an emergency, critical security update for Windows systems and advises that the update be applied to all Windows systems as soon as possible. We have scheduled the automatic distribution of this update to all systems that participate in the University’s Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) this evening. Those who support Windows systems that do not participate in WSUS should apply the update as soon as possible.
10/20/2008 - Microsoft has released eleven security updates for Windows and Office
On Wednesday, October 14th, Microsoft released eleven security updates to its Windows and Office software. Please note that one of the Microsoft Office updates addresses a vulnerability in Office for Mac OS X systems as well as Windows. This article provides information about the updates and the steps that those supporting University computers need to take to keep our software up-to-date.
08/29/2008 - Don't be fooled by phishing scams - We don't ask for passwords via e-mail (Banks don't either)
Over the past few years, there have been many attempts to steal private information, such as, passwords, personal information, financial data, using a technique called "phishing". This article introduces the phishing threat and what you can do to avoid becoming a phishing victim.
