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Java Vulnerability Alert - May 23, 2013
Recently, security bulletins have been issued on the internet about risks arising from potentially infected websites that exploit a security hole in all web browsers. Click to expand/collapse.

Infected websites can take advantage of vulnerabilities in the widely used web browser plug-in for the Java platform and pose risks for Internet users. To protect against attack from websites of unverified origin, we advise using two separate web browsers for different purposes.

  1. A designated browser with Java enabled, to access enterprise UBC systems and other trusted websites and
  2. Another browser set as the default browser with the Java plugin disabled for all other web sites e.g. Blogs, internet news, gaming sites, etc.

Instructions for disabling the Java plugin can be found here. If assistance is needed in disabling the plugin for either of these browsers, help can be obtained either from your designated IT support group, or the IT Service Centre staff can help either by phone, or via the Walk-In Support Centre in the UBC Bookstore.

More information is available at our FAQ page.

UBC Information Security Office

The UBC Information Security Office promotes and enhances the computer security of students, faculty, staff and visitors connected to UBC's computer and communications systems, and the information resources shared through those systems.

Security Awareness Training

Security Awareness Training

Security awareness training is available to all staff, faculty, and graduate students. This course has been licensed for use at UBC and is offered to you at no cost. The training will cover some of the most important topics today regarding internet security. Learn how to protect yourself, your computer, and the information stored on your computer from malicious attacks and other cybercrimes.

Please ensure that you have Java Runtime installed and enabled in your browser, and allow pop-up blockers. More information on browser specifications and set-up for Vista can be found here .

Important set-up instructions for Mac OS users:

Please ensure you have "Enable Java" checked off under the Security Tab. If you are not sure whether you have Java installed on your computer, please follow these steps.

Visit www.vista.ubc.ca to login.

 

FIPPA and Accessing Student Records

As a staff and faculty member, are you familiar with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the security policies around accessing student records on Student Information Service (SIS)? Find out more with this introductory video produced by Enrolment Services. For more information on UBC security policies, please visit the Security Policies page and the SIS Updates Blog.

Questions about the course or technical support? Please contact the IT Service Centre Help Desk.

 

 

Questions about the course or technical support? Please contact the IT Service Centre Help Desk.

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