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Security Alert! – January 14, 2013
Critical Java browser add-on vulnerabilities
Oracle has announced that multiple vulnerabilities exist for version 7 of its Java browser add-ins. The standard version installed by default in our environment is version 6, which is not subject to this issue.
If you have administrative rights on your computer, you may have updated Java to a version that is unsafe. Your home computer could also be at risk. These vulnerabilities are severe, making computers susceptible to having malicious software installed by simply visiting a website that has an applet embedded in a web page. It is highly recommended that you disable Java 7 in your Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Firefox browsers. Please note that both ConnectU and Banner require Java, but that version 6 should be installed for use on the MSU Denver network.
Instructions for disabling Java in your browser can be found at: http://gizmodo.com/5975475/how-to-disable-java-in-your-browser?post=56138277
More detailed information about the vulnerabilities can be found at:
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_for_cve_2013
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-010A.html
http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/oracle-patches-latest-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-java-210762
Jan 4, 2013 Google Apps Password Sync for Students
Students are now able to use the same password they use to access their email, log into the student lab computers and access ConnectU also known as their Academia account, to log directly into their google accounts. This will eliminate the necessity to log into ConnectU to access your email, google docs & drive or other features of your Google Apps account.
Simply reset your Academia account password the next time you are on campus in any of the student computer labs or if you have enrolled in Metro’s Self Service Password Reset Program, visit https://studentreset.msudenver.edu and reset your password. This will automatically synchronize your new password with your google account, allowing you to access http://gmail.msudenver.edu for your google apps.
This new feature allows you to use your mobile devices with GMail as well, just follow GMail’s instructions for adding your email account, located in the settings window when logged into Gmail and be sure to use your username@msudenver.edu and your new password. For more information about using Google Apps Password Sync please visit the MSUDenver GAPS Knowledgebase article
If you have any trouble or just have questions, please feel free to visit the IT Service Center Windows in West Classroom 241 or Admin Building 4th floor. You can also call the service center at 1-877-352-7548 and you can always visit Metro State’s Technology website, http://www.msudenver.edu/technology/.
It is very important to know, that if you reset your Gmail password, that does not sync with your Academia password. The sync is only one way, so sync your Academia password first and use that with your Google Account.
