Category Archives: Security

Possible scam is circulating!

Posted on November 5, 2025 by ndobie

The HD is getting reports of a new scam.  It’s an email with an embedded image that says it’s part of the 150th anniversary (using the logo!) and that you need to update your Duo 2FA by scanning a QR … Continue reading →

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Our VPN is getting an upgrade!

Posted on October 9, 2025 by ndobie

To improve our security and ensure a seamless experience, we are moving our VPN services from Cisco AnyConnect to OpenVPN. This change will make our VPN compatible with Duo, our Two-Factor Authentication solution thereby providing the much needed protection. What … Continue reading →

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Email Scam from another Wellesley email

Posted on October 7, 2025 by ndobie

We’ve become aware of an email phishing scam that is currently circulating regarding verifying your account. These emails ask you to fill out a form and ask you to provide an “authentication code” which is your password. Upon providing that, … Continue reading →

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Google Chrome Vulnerability (and other web browsers)

Posted on May 16, 2025 by ndobie

A serious security flaw has been discovered in Google Chrome and other popular web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. This flaw is being actively used by attackers to potentially steal your sensitive information, like login details, when … Continue reading →

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LTS Support on Monday, February 17, 2025, Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 12, 2025 by ndobie

LTS staff will be unavailable on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17, 2025, a holiday that the College observes. Library service desks in the Art Library, Music Library, and Room 103 in the Mods will be staffed by students from 8:15-midnight. … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity Compliance Testing scheduled from 8 AM on Friday, July 7th until 12 midnight on Sunday, July 9th

Posted on July 3, 2023 by ndobie

In order to comply with Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), we are required to conduct an annual cybersecurity compliance test. This involves running through a set of software that mimics what the hackers typically try to do to enter into our networks … Continue reading →

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8/22 Security Updates for Macs

Posted on August 22, 2022 by ndobie

Apple has released critical security updates. We urge you to run this software update as soon as you can. Mac users should run available updates regardless of the macOS they have installed.   Please read the following carefully so you don’t … Continue reading →

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9/13 Security update for Macs

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Erin Richardson

Apple has released a critical security update to combat spyware called Pegasus.  We urge you to run this software update as soon as you can. Mac users should run available updates regardless of the macOS they have installed. Please read the following carefully so … Continue reading →

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7/9 “PrintNightmare” Windows vulnerability

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Erin Richardson

Recently, a new Windows vulnerability “PrintNightmare” has been in the news. This affects all current versions of Windows in use by the College. To ensure that your computer has received the patch, you can check Windows Update by performing these … Continue reading →

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5/11 Security updates for Macs

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Erin Richardson

Apple has released critical security updates for the two most recent operating systems, Catalina and Big Sur.  This includes a security patch to combat a variant of Shlayer malware.  We urge you to run this software update as soon as … Continue reading →

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