Jessica

  • Badlock Samba vulnerability

    On April 12 2016, an important range security vulnerabilities were disclosed in Windows Server Message Block (SMB) and the Open Source implementation Samba.  The group of vulnerabilities were named Badlock and it received  attention prior to the announcement and afterwards...

  • New OS X Ransomware affecting Transmission (BitTorrent client)

    It has recently come to light that users who downloaded version 2.90 of the Transmission BitTorrent client for OS X from official website after 3.00 GMT, March 4, 2016 and before 1100 GMT, March 5, 2016, may be been infected...

  • IT maintenance, Tues 1 March 2016 (7am to 9am)

    Maintenance and upgrades will be taking place, during our at risk* period Tuesday 1 March 2016, 7am to 9am. iTrent (including MSS and ESS) will be unavailable, 7am to 9am. *Our 'at risk' period is between 7am and 9am on...

  • Slow running PC issue being investigated

    We are aware of and are investigating reports of issues with computers in general teaching spaces and the library, symptoms exhibited include:  USB device issues for example mice or cameras not working Slowness of log on to PCs Slowness saving...

  • Beware of HMRC phishing emails

    It's that time of year again, yes it's the end of the tax year and the new tax year has now started. It's also the time that fake phishing emails claiming to be from HMRC will be doing the rounds....

  • Wi-Fi problems on campus

    Update 1.25pm, Tuesday 12 January 2016 - users are unable to connect to Eduroam.  We are continuing to investigate and apologise for this break in service. Midday 12 January 2016, we've had reports that people are having problems connecting to...

  • Phishing attempt - change password

    We have been made aware of a phishing email claiming to be from Weebly. This is fake please do not enter your details. If you have already entered your details find out what to do next. Below is an example...

  • Phishing attempt - Unrecognized Device tried to log on

    Please be aware that we have had reports of a phishing email being sent to several staff and student accounts. This is FAKE. Please do not reply or send your details. If you have sent your details find out what...

  • LCPU issues

    Update - 5 January 14:52. This issue should now be resolved. There is an issue running GUI applications on LCPU when connecting from our Unidesk servers only ( not on LCPU itself).  Students have a coursework deadline of 5pm on...

  • SAMIS is available again

    We are pleased to tell you that SAMIS is available a day earlier than expected and should be running as normal for all users.   Many thanks IT Literacy