AMAZON SCAM ALERT
Attention to all Amazon customers! Currently, there is a scam going around that you need be aware of. Scammers have been able to create a replica of an Amazon email stating “We could not confirm the address associated with your Amazon account.” Then they provide a link that says “Click Here” where you are sent to
KRACK Attack
Hello everyone, On Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, a new wireless vulnerability made the major news cycle. Dubbed KRACK, it exploits a vulnerability that most major wireless manufacturers have in their configurations that may allow them to view or intercept your network activity. The good news is that Chapman University’s network is currently protected against this
Reduce Your Online Footprint
Hello fellow Panthers, and happy week 3 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Last week we discussed the importance of having a strong password along with some tips and tricks for improving the quality of your password. This week we want to talk about how to keep your password safe. What is one of the most commonly
Picking A Strong Password
When it comes to cybersecurity, there are many different tools one can use to protect their personal information from cyber attackers. With that said, the most important tool is a strong password. It doesn’t matter if you have the most expensive antivirus software or the tallest firewall, once your password is compromised, none of that
Spotting a Phish
When most people hear the word “phishing”, the first thing that may come to mind is someone standing out in the middle of shallow river, casting a line and lure down stream. Unfortunately, this is not the case and cyber attackers work continuously around the clock finding ways into tricking online user to give them
Windows 10 & MacOS Sierra Upgrade
Over the past several months, IS&T has been upgrading all of the public, classroom, and lab computers to the latest Windows 10 operating system platform. Today we are also pleased to announce that the macOS Sierra upgrade is now available for all Mac users. These upgrades are not mandatory, but are highly recommended. For all
Chapman University Tech Hub
You may have noticed that DeMille 150 is undergoing some construction. This area, at the end of the main hallway, will be the new Chapman University Tech Hub! Now I know what you are thinking, “What is a “Tech Hub”? The Chapman University Tech Hub will be a place where students, faculty, and staff can
Classroom Overhaul
Recently, at the 9401 building at our Rinker campus in Irvine, we opened some new classrooms with a very high tech feel, notably room 180. With the new setup, students and faculty will have opportunity to interact with the course content on a much deeper level. So, what’s new? The instructor console is
Catching Up With Helen & Tom
Helen Norris (Vice President and CIO) and Tom Piechota (Vice President for Research) cordially invite our Chapman University Faculty to discuss how we can better provide the appropriate technical infrastructure and tools to support their growing research needs. If you are full-time or part-time faculty, we want to hear from you. We will be holding
Beckman Hall 201 Update
Back in April 2017, IS&T began the process of renovating the training lab in Beckman Hall 201. We are excited to share the new collaborative flex space with you. The new room setup consists of 5 stations, all with moveable furniture that can be configured to best suite the needs