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10/08/2005

Microsoft monthly security patches

There are new critical security updates, that address severe vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and other Microsoft's products  (http://www.microsoft.com/security/
bulletins/200508.mspx).
Connect to Microsoft's site for updates: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Notes

• Windows XP users who have not installed Service pack 2 (SP2) yet - Microsoft will attempt to install it BEFORE installing the above "security patches".
  Follow our instructions at:
  http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/sp2.shtml before accessing the checkup Windows-update site.
• Recommendations for CAMPUS COMPUTERS: for HUJI AUTOMATIC download and installation of future critical patches using SUS (Software Update Services), see instructions at:
  http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/sus.shtml
  If you are already using SUS - you don't need to do anything.
• EIN-KEREM CAMPUS USERS: Those who have joined the new (EKMD) system please ignore this message
  

Computers & communication services during the  university's vacation

during the university's vacation all our facilities will continue to function as usuall. In case of problems  we'll handle them on a best-effort basis.

The helpdesk working hours are Sunday-Thursday 10:00-15:00 (excluding Tish'a Be'av).

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31/07/2005

Changing HUJI's antivirus from Norton to McAfee - Deadline 1/9/05

Following our previous messages about changing anti-virus  software from  Norton/Symantec to Mcafee, please make sure to complete the change by September 1st. It will no longer be legal to use Norton Anti Virus after this date.


NOTE
Ein-Kerem campus users: Those who have joined the new (EKMD) system should not do anything - the process has been completely automated.

Download instructions

McAfee Anti-Virus is available free for all computers on campus and for home computers of those who are eligible to connect to HUJI from home (if unsure check eligibility at http://status.huji.ac.il).
The download at home and on public computers on campus requires authentication.

Installation

Be sure to remove Symantec Anti-virus before installing McAfee, and follow the rest of the instructions on our site: http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/mcafee/

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19/05/2005

Trojans & phishing

You are probably all aware of the Trojan horse affair that hit the local news in Israel.

Protecting ourselves, while working with a computer that is connected to the Internet, involves securing the computer itself as well as watching very carefully what we do. Even if the computer is clean and protected - clicking on the wrong link or opening the wrong attachment could result in severe consequences.

You have probably received deceptive messages recently, regarding your account. For example:

"It has come to our attention that your Cc User Profile records are out of date. For further details see the attached document".

These messages, that pretend to be sent from us, are either with attachments or with links. They can be viruses, or phishing scams (deception designed to steal personal information). DO NOT attempt to save or open any attachments that you, presumably, receive from us or anyone else you know unless you verify with the sender that they've actually sent you an attachment. Please note - We NEVER add attachments to our messages/ bulletin distributions!!

Be very cautious regarding links sent to you by mail. It is advisable not to follow the link at all, but if necessary - don't just click it - type it, as the link you see might be deceptive and lead you to a malicious site.

We would like to take this opportunity to emphasize some basic guidelines for safe computer usage:

http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/donot.shtml

Support: 6585555, 5883450

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11/05/2005

New virus sending mails from "trusted" addresses

There is a new mail virus distributed in high  circulation  at HUJI.

The sender of the  message  might  be  someone  familiar,  such  as  a  colleague, a friend, or a member of the Computation Authority (typical  sender's name:  admin@ service@ support@, etc.)

Typical subjects you might receive:   **VIRUS**   Security   measures;  YOUR  EMAIL ACCOUNT IS SUSPENDED FOR SECURITY REASONS; NOTICE:  **LAST  WARNING**

Please note -  We  NEVER  add  attachments  to  our  messages/bulletin  distributions!!

The infected message attachment contains the virus and  its  extension  is  .zip.   DO  NOT  attempt to save or open any attachments that you,  presumably, receive from us or anyone else you know unless you  verify  with the senders that they've actually sent to you an attachment.

If you haven't done so yet -  replace  your  antivirus  with  the  new  McAfee  Antivirus,  which  enables a more effective prevention against  viruses.  Instructions:  http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/mcafee/

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18/04/2005

Critical security update for Windows

There are new critical security updates, that address severe vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger and other Microsoft's products (http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/
200504_windows.mspx).
Connect to Microsoft's site for updates: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

NOTES:

• Windows XP users who have not installed Service pack 2 (SP2) yet - Microsoft will attempt to install it BEFORE installing the above"security patches". Follow our instructions at: http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/sp2.shtml before accessing the checkup Windows-update site.
• Recommendations for CAMPUS COMPUTERS: for HUJI AUTOMATIC download and installation of future critical patches using SUS (Software Update Services), see instructions at: http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/sus.shtml If you are already using SUS - you don't need to do anything.
• EIN-KEREM CAMPUS USERS: Those who have joined the new (EKMD) system please ignore this message

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16/03/2005

Daylight Saving Time ("Summer clock")

Daylight Saving Time ("Summer clock"): Daylight Saving Time in Israel will commence at April 1st, 2005 at 2 AM (First Friday of April) and will last until October 9th 2005 at 2 AM (Second Sunday of October).

If you haven't set yet your Windows for the change, please follow our instructions: http://ca.huji.ac.il/helpdesk/windows/clock.shtml

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EIN-KEREM CAMPUS USERS: Those who have joined the new (EKTNG) system please ignore this message.

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06/03/2005

File Exchange with Colleagues

File Exchange: The Computation Authority has implemented a new collaboration file exchange (FTP) service which makes it possible for academic and administrative staff to share (send and receive) files with colleagues all over the world. This service enables sending and receiving files that are too large to be sent by Email.

Details and instructions:
http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/internet/filexchange.shtml

The file exchange site: http://filexchange.huji.ac.il

Mail Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus

Mail anti-spam and anti-virus: Spam is a huge problem for anyone who receives Email; how do we deal with spam at HUJI?

Read all about it:
http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/internet/mail/spam.shtml

Access HUJI services from outside

The VPN services solves the problem of users, who need restricted Internet services from the university (e.g. e-journals), but cannot connect directly to HUJI network and already have an existing connection to a different network/ISP: either at home or from abroad.

More information:
http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/internet/connect/vpnra/
vpnra.shtml

Virtual PC for Macintosh

Office 2004 for Mac + Virtual PC, price: 66$. Please note that this version of virtual PC does not include windows.

Windows can be purchase separately with addition of 66$.

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15/02/2005

Critical security updates for Microsoft Windows

There are new critical security updates, that address severe vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft office and other Microsoft's products Connect to Microsoft's site for updates: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

More info:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/
bulletin/ms05-feb.mspx

NOTES:

• Windows XP users who have not installed Service pack 2 (SP2) yet - Microsoft will attempt to install it; BEFORE installing the above "security patches". Follow our instructions at: http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/
  sp2.shtml
  before the checkup on Windows-update site.
• Recommendations for CAMPUS COMPUTERS:
  for HUJI AUTOMATIC download and installation of future critical patches using SUS (Software Update Services), see instructions at:
  http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/viruses/
  sus.shtml
  If you are already using SUS - you don't need to do anything.
• EIN-KEREM CAMPUS USERS: Those who have joined the new (EKMD) system please ignore this message
  

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20/01/2005

Collective purchase of EndNote version 8

We are trying to arrange a discounted purchase of EndNote, if we will be able to arrange at least 15 users the price for a kit will be 153$.

if you are interested please send a request including your name, budget number and the wanted platform (PC/Mac) to ruth@agri.huji.ac.il

SPSS course updates

Users who wish to receive updates about SPSS courses and other news in behalf of the company, can join a distribution list by sending email to dassi@spss.co.il with the subject: huji list

Adobe products end of sale

The Microshop does not sell adobe products anymore. DataSafe is giving 8.5% discount for huji staff members 02-5326663 (Mali)

MATLAB seminar

• MATLAB Users are invited to a special seminar that will take place on 24/02/2005 08:45-14:00 Kfar Hamakabiya, Ramat Gan.
• The seminar will introduce the new abilities of MATLAB 7 & SIMULINK 6.
• The seminar is free of charge but requires a pre-registration by email: avigail@omikron.co.il or fax: 03-5612962