Working Remotely
Posted by Richard Watt on 12 March 2020 02:23 PM | |
Friendly URL for this page: https://support.dom.uab.edu/remote Because of the dynamic nature and uniqueness of user requests and complexity of our organization with two systems/networks (UAB and HSIS), we recommend contacting DOM IT first for custom tailored assistance. We will gladly assist you to ensure that you are properly setup for remote access. When necessary, we will also work with UAB IT and/or HSIS for your enterprise level access that is often required for remote Read more | |
Beware: Malicious emails threaten to hold files hostage
Posted by Richard Watt on 28 October 2015 11:10 AM | |
UAB users have been hit in the past day with emails containing malicious attachments that could encrypt users' files, enabling attachers to hold the files for ransom. The recent emails contain unzipped Word document attachments that pretend to be a job applicant's resume or CV. The image below is similar to what users have received: When the user opens the attachment, a particularly nasty malware called CryptoLocker is released onto the user's computer. CryptoLocker malware holds the Read more | |
Holiday Phishing emails and online scams
Posted by Nazmul Islam on 13 December 2013 12:21 PM | |
It came to our attention that quite a few phishing emails and online scams specially with the context of holiday season are in circulation. Phishing emails are basically fraudulent emails that pretend to have come from legitimate company or user. Phishing emails attempt to entice users to submit private information or install unwanted programs such as malware, virus, trojan, etc. We urge everybody to exercise safe computing and be extra cautious on emails and Internet links. If you Read more | |
ALERT: Phishing E-mail is being distributed
Posted by Nazmul Islam on 19 July 2013 09:21 AM | |
If you recieve an email seemingly from IT Alert (italert@uab.edu) asking you to confirm your BlazerID and Password in response to an unauthorized login attempt, please IGNORE and DELETE that message. It's a phishing email that's being distributed to UAB users. Phishing refers to an email that attempts to entice users to surrender personal and confidential information. Below is a screenshot of the email. Read more | |