K-State’s Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is GlobalProtect. The VPN should be used when accessing protected proprietary and confidential data and campus resources when working offsite. From off-campus, use the VPN to remotely connect to campus resources securely.
Category: Privacy
Meeting Owl Pro security issues have been fixed
The Meeting Owl Pro is a videoconference device used by K-State for virtual learning and meetings. The device uses cameras and microphones that capture 360-degree video and audio and automatically focus on whoever is speaking to make meetings more dynamic and inclusive.
A recently published security analysis has concluded the devices pose an unacceptable risk to the networks they connect to and the personal information of those who register and administer them.
On June 3 and June 6, Owl Labs launched patches for the most severe vulnerabilities. The updates have been published to every Meeting Owl device at K-State. However, some risks still remain. Owl Labs is currently fixing the remaining issues.
K-State Division of Information Technology is actively managing this issue and is taking proactive steps to protect the University. Depending on the device and patch status, some devices might not connect to the internet. Once the issue is entirely resolved, all devices will work as expected.
When to use K-State’s VPN
K-State’s Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is GlobalProtect. The VPN should be used when accessing protected proprietary and confidential data and campus resources when working offsite. From off-campus, use the VPN to remotely connect to campus resources securely.
K-State shred day Nov. 19: What to shred?
Shred Day is scheduled 8:30–11 a.m. Friday, November 19, to properly dispose of university paper records on the Manhattan campus. Please review the university retention schedule to ensure accuracy in sending records for destruction. Further policy information governing records management includes the university’s records retention policy, PPM Chapter 3090.
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K-State shred day Nov. 19: Required forms and expectations
Shred Day is scheduled 8:30–11 a.m. Friday, November 19, to properly dispose of university paper records on the Manhattan campus. Please review the university retention schedule to ensure accuracy in sending records for destruction. Further policy information governing records management includes the university’s records retention policy, PPM Chapter 3090.
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K-State shred day November 19
Shred Day is scheduled 8:30–11 a.m. Friday, November 19, to properly dispose of university paper records on the Manhattan campus. Please review the university retention schedule to ensure accuracy in sending records for destruction. Further policy information governing records management includes the university’s records retention policy, PPM Chapter 3090.
Cybersecurity: What is cyber extortion?
Cyber extortion is an online crime in which hackers hold your data, website, computer systems, and other sensitive information hostages until you meet their demands for payment. It often takes the form of ransomware.
Cyber extortion often occurs via email-based ransom demands. With this tactic, recipients are told that their personal information will be released to their social media contacts, family, and friends if a ransom is not paid. The recipient is then instructed to pay in some form of currency (such as bitcoin) with an extremely tight deadline.
Criminals are stealing sensitive information and blocking access to data and systems using encryption. Criminals demand payment to unencrypt the data or threaten to sell or publish the data on the dark web if the ransom is not paid.
When to use K-State’s VPN
K-State’s Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is GlobalProtect. The VPN should be used when accessing protected proprietary and confidential data and campus resources when working offsite. From off-campus, use the VPN to remotely connect to campus resources securely.
Federal Financial Aid phishing scam
Congratulations! You have been awarded federal financial aid that you don’t have to pay back. Does that sound phishy?
K-State is being targeted with a federal financial aid phishing scam. The email is promising free money in exchange for your driver’s license or state ID.
New GlobalProtect app
On Nov. 12, 2020, Apple released its latest operating system, macOS Big Sur. The Division of Information Technology (IT) has been waiting to release an update of the GlobalProtect (VPN) app that supports Big Sur. An issue has been reported when using chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome. The browser experiences connection reset before proceeding to some sites. IT is working with Palo Alto (GlobalProtect vendor) to resolve this issue. Continue reading “New GlobalProtect app”
