Category Archives: Email

7/25 Beware of a password scam asking for bitcoins

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Erin Richardson

Beware of a current scam where the subject includes a password you have used in the past (most likely in an external system such as Yahoo!), and they demand you pay a large ransom in bitcoin.  In addition, the email … Continue reading →

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Info about the WeStart / Harvard Pitch emails today

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Veronica Brandstrader

Every one has been unsubscribed from the Group that caused the Harvard Pitch email to be sent out earlier today. However, you may continue to see emails about this via Google Groups you are correctly subscribed to, due to people … Continue reading →

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2/21 11:15am Latest phishing scams

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Erin Richardson

Beware of a couple phishing scams circulating from “Wellesley IT Admin” or “IT Notification.”  Remember LTS will never ask for your password and will always sign messages with a name of a staff member so you can followup with us. If … Continue reading →

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2/18 4:15pm Important! Dropbox phishing scam

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Erin Richardson

Please delete or mark this message as spam/phishing. Subject: You have received (1) new document via dropbox Message says someone sent you a file via Dropbox.  Sign in with your email to view, followed by a malicious link.  Do not click … Continue reading →

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2/7 February Google Changes

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Erin Richardson

In February there are a few changes in Google products.  If you need help, please contact the Help Desk.  For more information on these changes and how to see if your version is impacted, see our What’s New page. 2/1, users of … Continue reading →

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7/29 10:30pm Logging into MyWellesley, Gmail okay

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Veronica Brandstrader

Problem has been fixed. Apologies for the interruption. 9pm Is periodically not working; we’re looking into it. To: Faculty, staff, students From: Veronica Brandstrader, LTS, x2171

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6/20 12:30 Latest phishing scam

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Erin Richardson

If you received a message about “Unusual sign-in activity”, it is a phishing scam.  Please click the down arrow and choose Report phishing. Remember LTS will always sign messages with a staff member’s name.  When in doubt, please call the … Continue reading →

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3/21 2-10am Reminder…Internet on and to campus unavailable

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Veronica Brandstrader

This Saturday 3/21 from 2-10am, you won’t be able to get to the internet or hosted services such as the College website, Gmail, Sakai, but you will be able to access on-campus resources such as Banner/MyWellesley, NTM/Vault, blogs, campus calendar, … Continue reading →

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2/24 Gmail’s autocomplete is…backwards

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Veronica Brandstrader

[Note: This is not a premature April Fool’s Day post.] You may have noticed that when you begin to type a recipient’s name in Gmail, your “usual suspects” are slow to show up, or not-preferred addresses are showing up instead. … Continue reading →

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The Blizzard

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Veronica Brandstrader

We wanted to provide you with some valuable information regarding communication and various technology related matters in light of the impending blizzard. During times that the College is officially closed, all libraries will also remain closed. Our College website, email, … Continue reading →

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