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10-digit dialing has now been implemented

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 are now required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls from landlines or cell phones. In addition, callers in parts of 35 states and one US territory now have to dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, as the US prepares to implement 988 as the three-digit number to quickly reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The change is being made to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that goes into effect in July.

Local calls dialed with only seven digits will not go through, and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. Therefore, you must dial the three-digit area code and the seven-digit telephone number to make local calls. Local calls being made on the K-State campuses also require 10-digit dialing, but calls to other campus phones can still use 5-digit dialing.

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PPM 3091: Use of university mobile devices, personal devices, and accounts policy published

Posted on by Ryan Leimkuehler

""This article for Records and Information Management Month (RIM) will focus on the new PPM 3091: Use of University Mobile Devices, Personal Devices, and Account Policy.

Mobile computing is an increasing part of everyday life; as devices become ubiquitous and more powerful, the complexity of tasks achieved away from the office on mobile devices grows. As the capabilities increase, so does the need to adhere to security protocols. Continue reading “PPM 3091: Use of university mobile devices, personal devices, and accounts policy published” →

Phishing scams asking for a text or cell number

Posted on by Information Technology

This past week, K-Staters may have received an email that appeared to be a note from your boss, your bosses’ boss, an administrator, colleague, or even a friend with the following, “text your available number” or send your “cell phone number.”

These are scams. If you responded to the email, do the following:

  • Send the scam with headers to abuse@ksu.edu. How to send headers is available from here.
  • Alert your technical support staff that you didn’t send the email.
  • For any scam, if you have give out your eID/password, immediately change your password.

Example of phishing scam involving texting cell phone number.

If you didn’t respond, good for you for remaining vigilant. The Federal Trade Commission recommends four steps to protect from phishing:

  • Protect your computer by using security software. Find K-State’s recommendations for antivirus software on the K-State Antivirus Software page.
  • Protect your mobile phone by setting software to automatically update.
  • Protect your accounts by using multi-factor authentication.
  • Protect your data by backing it up. File storage options for safely backing up your data is available here.

Stressful times provide a perfect opportunity for scammers to catch us off guard. Don’t fall prey.

iPhone, iPad emergency security patch iOS 9.3.5 from Apple

Posted on by Christine Doucette

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On Thursday, Aug. 25, Apple released an emergency security patch version iOS 9.3.5 after discovering a spyware that lets hackers take full control of any iPhone. The spyware lets hackers spy on your calls and messages.

To download and install iOS 9.3.5 security patch on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Software Update > tap “Download and Install”.

For more information about the iOS 9.3.5 security update, visit support.apple.com. K-State Information Technology Services recommends that everyone with an Apple iOS device update to version 9.3.5 as soon as possible.

Traveling abroad with technology: Loaner netbook program, cellphone guide

Posted on by Eric Dover

The Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC) has put together a couple of helpful information pages as well as an international loaner netbook program to help aid faculty/staff who travel internationally.

The international loaner netbook program provides a technology option that conforms to United States government export-control laws. These netbooks can be checked out in iTAC, 214 Hale Library. See more information about the program.

iTAC has also put together a handy guide with tips for using a cellphone or smartphone overseas.

Spotlight: Smartphone pro/cons for holiday purchases

Posted on by Eric Dover

iphone20091208During this holiday season you may be considering purchasing a smartphone. Here is a rundown of some pros and cons of popular smartphones on the market in Manhattan — the iPhone, Droid, Palm Pre, Hero, and BlackBerry smartphones. NOTE: The purchase of a smartphone usually requires the purchase of a data plan.

iPhone pros/cons

Pros

  • Over 100,000 applications available through iTunes Store
  • Plays iTunes content, music, movies, TV shows, pod casts
  • Can purchase apps, music, TV shows and movies from iPhone
  • Integrates well with Zimbra (e-mail, calendar, contacts)
  • Integrates well with Gmail (e-mail, calendar, contacts)
  • Integrates well with MobileMe (e-mail, calendar, contacts)