In light of recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape, the Division of Information Technology (IT) feels it is imperative to communicate the evolving threats to our community. One such concern involves a North Korean group known as Kimsuky, a state-sponsored cyber threat actor notorious for their sophisticated spear-phishing attempts. Spear-phishing is a targeted form of phishing where the attacker impersonates a known or trusted entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. Continue reading “North Korea using social engineering to hack universities”
Author: Christine Doucette
Technically Speaking: IT Service Desk
Technically Speaking is a new video series from the Division of Information Technology. The video series will update the K-State Community on new tools, projects, and services available through IT.
In this episode of Technically Speaking, learn about K-State’s IT Service Desk. Gregory Flax, the Director of Service Desk Operations, explains how the Service Desk works and what services are provided.
The IT Service Desk episode of Technically Speaking is now available for viewing.
Increased SMS text phishing attempts
In collaboration with the Office of Private Sector (OPS), the FBI San Francisco Field Office has recently issued a report highlighting a surge in “smishing” attempts. Smishing (or SMS text phishing) is a fraudulent practice where text messages trick individuals into divulging sensitive information. This can range from personal and financial information to company-specific data and employee credentials.
These threat actors often pose as fellow employees or company leaders to persuade recipients to share sensitive data. This information can then be used for various criminal activities, including financial gain, further breaches at a company, or even targeting other employees. Continue reading “Increased SMS text phishing attempts”
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for June 11
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS will undergo maintenance from midnight to 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 11. Maintenance will be performed to keep the systems secure and up to date. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our IT systems.
K-State will begin using geolocation for increased security on June 12
K-State will begin using geolocation to assist in safeguarding accounts from being compromised by utilizing IP information on computers and mobile devices on Monday, June 12. With geolocation, users will be alerted of suspicious attempts to access K-State accounts. If suspicious activity is recognized, the user will receive an email notification of the activity with recommendations on the next steps, which could include updating account passwords.
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Canvas: Register now for InstructureCon 2023 July 26-28
Register now InstructureCon 2023, July 26-28! InstructureCon will be held in Denver, Colorado, and it is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest EdTech knowledge and new features within Canvas. Learn from educators and other inspiring thinkers.
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Duo student spring enrollment was a success
During the spring semester, K-State began enrolling students in Duo two-factor authentication. Login credentials are more valuable than ever and are increasingly easy to compromise. Over 90% of breaches today involve compromised usernames and passwords.
The Division of Information Technology would like to thank faculty and staff for educating students about the importance of two-factor authentication and reminding them to enroll in Duo. Continue reading “Duo student spring enrollment was a success”
Zoom: New Meeting Join Flow coming May 20
On May 20, the new Meeting Join Flow feature will be enabled in Zoom. Meeting Join Flow streamlines the user experience of joining a meeting. Currently, you see up to three separate dialogue windows during the join flow: Please wait for the host to join, the video preview window, and the Waiting Room. Among these improvements, the functionality of the first “waiting for host” window is combined with the third Waiting Room window.
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Registrar, Student Financial Assistance and Graduate School begin transition to New Form Submission Tool
The Office of the Registrar, Student Financial Assistance and Graduate School has begun the process of transitioning student-related forms to Softdocs Etrieve, K-State’s new enterprise electronic form and workflow solution.
Etrieve Features
- Browser-based enterprise form management tool eliminates the need for paper at its source, decreasing processing time and more. Forms can be custom developed or created from a fillable PDF.
- Completed forms and associated attachments can be routed through pre-determined, automated workflows, eliminating the potential for misplaced files. Users can review, approve, deny, comment, or re-route forms based on their needs.
- Supported by single sign-on, secure login credentials ensure users can only access the forms they need to submit, view or approve. Anonymous forms can also be made available to users external to K-State.
- Electronic signatures in Etrieve are compliant with the ESIGN Act and the UETA.
For more information and training articles, please visit the IT Knowledge Base.
Additional announcements and training opportunities will be made available as forms go live in the new platform over a period of time.
Registrar, Student Financial Assistance and Graduate School begin transition to New Form Submission Tool
The Office of the Registrar, Student Financial Assistance and Graduate School has begun the process of transitioning student-related forms to Softdocs Etrieve, K-State’s new enterprise electronic form and workflow solution. The Softdocs Etrieve platform allows users to easily submit forms and attachments via a web browser on a desktop or mobile device. Users can also track the status of their submissions while they’re being processed. Supported by single sign-on, users sign in with their eID and password to access the forms they need to submit or view.
As new forms go live in the new platform over a period of time, they will be available on the Registrar, Student Financial Assistance, and Graduate School websites. A complete list of available forms can also be accessed via Softdocs Etrieve Central.
