Computer Security Info for Everyone

Critical Alerts
& Advisories

• University at Buffalo Emergency Web Site

• Microsoft Security Bulletin for April 2008

• Apple Security Updates - April 2008

• Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8 - February, 2008

• Mozilla/Firefox browser: Download Latest Version

• Windows Vista Security Features
• Microsoft Windows Vista: When Should I Upgrade?
• Microsoft Windows Vista Web Site
• Microsoft Web: Security Enhancements in Windows Vista

• Upgrade to Adobe Reader 8.0 to protect your computer from cross-site scripting flaw in previous versions

• US-CERT: Risks of Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Technology

• Latest Threats & Advisories (Symantec)

• Latest Vulnerabilities & Alerts (US-Cert)

• Are hackers using your PC to spew spam & steal? (USA Today)

• SANS OUCH! Archive - Monthly Security Awareness Alert for End Users

Important Links
• UB IT Policies

• Find your support provider

• Symantec Virus & Worm Removal Tools

• Microsoft: Protect Your PC Steps

• Mac Security: SecureMac.com site

• Symantec Security Check

• Glossary of Security Terms (WhatIs.com)

Did you know?
You can use a public computer more securely if you follow these 5 safety tips. (Microsoft)

Also: Follow the links for protecting your laptop on the road and using public wireless networks more securely.

practicing secure computing
is everyone's responsibility

Phishing Attack/Scam - "Dear BUFFALO.EDU Webmail Subscriber" Email Message: UB is being targeted by "phishing" attacks designed to trick you into revealing your UBITName and password by threatening loss of access to email. This is a phishing/spam message: DO NOT REPLY to it! Never email your password or reveal your password to anyone. More information about this attack is available on the Current Security Alerts Page.

Follow the OnGuardOnline link to the right to learn more about phishing.

Security information & best practices for anyone using a personal computer or workstation in their daily work, in the residence halls, or at home.

Info Security: Everyone's Responsibility - Learn more about protecting personal and sensitive data.

Information security resources for those who are responsible for managing, supporting, or maintaining desktop and other systems, or the networks to which they are connected

Important security information for managers, deans, unit heads, PIs, with oversight responsibility for information resources

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance Information

Best Practices

Security Presentations

Downloads/Resources

• OnGuardOnline.gov
Practical Tips to help you be on guard against Internet fraud and protect your personal information
• Stay Safe Online: National Cyber Security Alliance
• Home Computer Security (CERT)
• Before you connect a computer to the network ...
• Identity Theft: What's It All About (FTC)
• Identity Theft Protection
• 10 Tips for safer instant messaging (Microsoft)
• Avoid Phishing Scams
• Electronic Privacy Information Center(EPIC)
• Privacy Tools (EPIC)
• Safety Tips for Using a Public Computer
• Use public wireless networks more safely
• Protect your laptop on the road
• Shields Up! Internet vulnerability profiling for your PC
• Securely Removing Data from Media(Indiana University)
• Guidelines for Media Sanitization(NIST)

• Ken Smith Computer Security Seminar (Summer 2007)
• Security Incident Handling - Shinil Hong Part 1 (Summer 2007)
• Security Incident Handling - Shinil Hong Part 2 (Summer 2007)
• Intrusion Detection - Wes Young (Summer 2007)
• Penetration Testing - Wes Young (Summer 2007)
• Steve Riley Security Presentations (from June 27, 2007 Security Seminar)
• Weekly Audio Security Column and Podcast by Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
• They Know What? Security & Privacy in the Internet Age (R. Scott Granneman)
• Home Computer Security and Privacy Part One: Firewalls and Exploit Management (Patrick Crispen)
• Home Computer Security and Privacy Part Two: Verification and Prevention (Patrick Crispen)
• Securing Your IT Infrastructure Webinar: H. Morrow Long (Yale), Dennis Malone (U Colorado-Boulder), HP
• Microsoft Home Security Videos (Basic Home Computer Security, Viruses/Worms, Privacy, Spyware, Phishing)

• Symantec Antivirus, VPN, SSH downloads (Windows)
• Symantec Antivirus, VPN downloads (Mac)
• UBLinux Sofware Updates
• Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Windows XP/2000/Server 2003)
• CyberTipline: Reporting Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
• Additional U.S. Agencies to Report Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation

For further assistance please contact your local IT Support Provider. For questions & suggestions about this Web page, please contact the UB IT Security Advisory Group.