May 12, 2020

Remediating OpenSSL Vulnerabilities

Summary When an update to OpenSSL is applied, we recommend rebooting your device or computer. This is the best way to ensure that the update has been completely applied. Because you may not always know when OpenSSL is in use, you must ensure that all updates are consistently applied in a timely fashion to all…


March 17, 2020

Scams Aimed at Remote Work

As we all adopt new applications, tools and working practices in order to inhibit the spread of COVID-19, certain risks to University information and data are increasing. There are vulnerabilities associated with using devices and technologies from home and other locations, as well as an escalation of phishing and other cyber attacks that target the…


December 11, 2019

Updated: Emotet Malware Report

Backdoor on computer

We posted a report about Emotet malware last December, and because we are seeing a resurgence of Emotet attacks, we are re-posting with some additional info. December 2019 Update Executive Summary Threat Overview and Analysis Emotet Activity at UW Emotet Impact Actions and Recommendations More Articles Executive Summary Emotet is a malware “Swiss Army Knife,”…


December 10, 2018

Emotet Malware Report

Backdoor on computer

December 2019 Update Executive Summary Threat Overview and Analysis Emotet Activity at UW Emotet Impact Actions and Recommendations More Articles Executive Summary Emotet is a malware “Swiss Army Knife,” offering a wide variety of attackers a number of methods of infection and subsequent actions. It is frequently used in mass malicious email campaigns, as well…