/technology/ en /technology/news/list/2021/06/23/keeping-your-data-and-systems-safe New ways to protect University systems and information coming soon: Global Protect virtual private network and multi-factor authentication of HR systems June 23 2021 Helen Foster /technology/news/list/2021/06/23/keeping-your-data-and-systems-safe /technology/news/list/2020/11/20/reminder-to-use-unique-passwords Data breaches have become common with increased sophistication and volume of cyberattacks, and could affect you! November 20 2020 Helen Foster /technology/news/list/2020/11/20/reminder-to-use-unique-passwords /technology/news/list/2020/08/21/passcodes-required-for-zoom Zoom is enforcing additional security measures for all meetings. As a result, the passcode function will be locked to ‘on’ for all Zoom meetings, including existing meetings. ITDS will apply the changes on 13 September. Meeting organisers will need to re-send invitations for any meetings after this date for attendees to join. August 21 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/08/21/passcodes-required-for-zoom /technology/news/list/2020/08/21/mac-update-farewell-high-sierra The Mac High Sierra operating system will soon no longer be supported, which means that if you are on this system, you will need to upgrade to Catalina (free) or your access to the University's network will be restricted or disabled, when using that operating system. Also, Microsoft Office will cease to function on it from October 2020. August 21 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/08/21/mac-update-farewell-high-sierra /technology/news/list/2020/06/20/cyber-safety-vigilance Recent stories in the news have highlighted the importance of vigilance against cyber threats targeting major organisations in Australia.  June 20 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/06/20/cyber-safety-vigilance /technology/news/list/2020/01/17/critical-microsoft-update Do you use Microsoft Windows 10 on a computer on the wireless network, or on your personal computer? January 17 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/01/17/critical-microsoft-update /technology/news/list/2019/12/09/phishing-season-be-alert-for-scams-especially-in-the-lead-up-to-christmas Did you know that the holiday season can also be the phishing season? December 09 2019 Wayne Fryer /technology/news/list/2019/12/09/phishing-season-be-alert-for-scams-especially-in-the-lead-up-to-christmas /technology/news/list/2019/09/05/urgent-advice-to-update-your-iphone-software Security researchers have released information on critical vulnerabilities affecting all iOS versions before 12.1.4 and all iPhones. September 05 2019 admin /technology/news/list/2019/09/05/urgent-advice-to-update-your-iphone-software /technology/news/list/2019/07/07/increased-phishing-attempts Recent reports of a notable increase in ‘phishing' attempts in the education sector, together with news that the Australian National University has recently discovered a 2018 data breach, provide a timely reminder of the importance of data security. July 07 2019 admin /technology/news/list/2019/07/07/increased-phishing-attempts /technology/news/list/2018/02/21/simulated-phishing-baseline-phase-completed-with-prizes Following on from the Chief Information Officer Bev McQuade’s email back in June 2017, simulated phishing emails were sent out to all staff between August 2017 and January 2018. They were intended to help us objectively gauge the vulnerability of the University, as well as deliver ‘just-in-time’ learning in order to build awareness of the various types of online phishing situations. February 21 2018 Karen Bath /technology/news/list/2018/02/21/simulated-phishing-baseline-phase-completed-with-prizes