Social engineering is the art of manipulating human psychology to gain unauthorized access to buildings, systems, or data. Instead of relying on technical hacks, social engineers exploit universal human qualities like curiosity, trust, and politeness. For instance, they might pose as IT support personnel over the phone to trick employees into revealing their passwords. Let’s
Software updates are pivotal in enhancing security, fixing vulnerabilities, and ensuring your systems run smoothly. Ignoring them can expose your devices to various risks, including cyber threats and reduced performance. Keeping your operating system, applications, and antivirus software up to date is essential to maintaining a secure and efficient digital environment. When it comes to
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program for a new tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new service offers the ability to use AI to securely work with your Chapman data in your existing Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) using OpenAI GPT technology. You
Chapman University IS&T team will soon be upgrading Zoom Client to version 6.0 on all managed devices. This upgrade is part of our commitment to equip you with the latest tools and technology to enhance your collaboration and communication capabilities. Key Upgrade Highlights: Expect improved stability and performance, ensuring smoother and more reliable meetings. Discover
Zoom’s forthcoming release of version 6.0.0 indicates a significant update for users, focusing on enhancements in both visual and functional aspects of the Zoom client. We anticipate this version to be released on 4/15/24. Here’s a more detailed look at what this update could entail: Visual Refresh The appearance of the Zoom desktop app has
Cybercriminals have discovered a method to manipulate what appears to be a glitch in Apple’s password reset function, launching a scam that could lock you out of your iPhone if not handled cautiously. Krebs on Security highlights that the scheme begins with a single Reset Password alert, followed by a barrage of similar warnings. The
The age-old tactic of impersonation scams, also known as the Gift Card Scam, is rearing its head once more within our campus community. In this scheme, scammers assume the identity of a manager or other trusted authority figure, claiming unavailability for direct communication and requesting a “favor” via email. Typically, this favor entails purchasing gift
Zoom constantly evolves with new features and security enhancements. To make the most of this evolving technology and ensure your digital interactions are both secure and efficient, turning on automatic updates and selecting the “Fast Update” is a strategy everyone should adopt. Here is why: Stay Secure The primary reason to keep your Zoom application
Dear Chapman University students, The Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) team wants to alert you about a sharp increase in fraudulent emails circulating within our community, promising easy pet-sitting and other part-time job opportunities to our students. As the semester draws to a close, it’s crucial to remain informed and cautious of online scams, particularly
Dear Chapman Community, On Friday, March 22, we will be switching to the new Microsoft Teams! This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the best tools and technology to support our learners, educators, and staff. The new Microsoft Teams brings innovative features designed to make our digital interactions more efficient, engaging, and
Welcome to a pivotal moment in the evolution of Chapman University’s workforce management. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Human Capital Management (HCM) Refresh Project, a comprehensive initiative designed to transform how we work and be able to make informed decisions with in-depth data. The HCM Refresh Project allows us to explore,
VLAB, our virtual lab platform, is transitioning to Microsoft Virtual Desktop. This change is a substantial step forward in enhancing user experience and bolstering security for all our users. Why the Change? At Chapman University, we continually seek ways to improve our technology and services. After extensive research and testing, we have found that Microsoft
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