Alertus Desktop Updates on College Macs
At 3:45 PM on May 26, we will update Alertus Desktop on College-owned Macs in order to ensure that these computers will receive prompt emergency notifications. This update will occur automatically.
Read MorePowershell Update
At 3:30 PM on May 26, an update to Powershell and Microsoft .NET Framework will be installed on all College-owned Windows computers.
Read MoreBilly Graham Hall Power Shutdown
On Tuesday, May 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 AM, there will be a power shutdown in Billy Graham Hall. During this time, some power lines in the building will be replaced.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "URGENT ASSISTANT POSITION"
Some students recently received an email claiming to be a job offer. The email gives some details about the position and asks the student to respond with some personal information if they are interested.
Read MoreAccess Database Modernization
During the month of May, we will migrate some Access databases to new servers. This change is part of an effort to modernize our databases and retire redundant systems.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "myWheaton Portal Re-Validation"
Some students and employees recently received an email claiming to be from the IT Help Desk. The email warns the recipient of a security breach and asks them to follow a link and enter their username and password to re-validate.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "Complete Your Verification!"
Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from Chase Bank. The email tells the recipient that their account was restricted because of outdated information, and asks them to follow a link and update their information.
Read MoreChanges to Jabber
In order to use our resources more effectively, we will make some changes to the Jabber configuration on some College-owned computers over the summer months.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "Mailbox Helpdesk"
Employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College IT Department. The email asks the recipient to follow a link and sign in.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "#UNUSUAL #ACTIVITY"
Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Read MoreRemoval of QuickTime from College-Owned Windows Computers
Because of two recently-discovered security vulnerabilities and Apple's depreciation of QuickTime for Windows, we will uninstall QuickTime from College-owned Windows computers beginning Wednesday, April 27.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "E-mail Verification Notice"
Students and employees recently received an email claiming to be from a Wheaton College Web Administrator. The email says that the recipient must verify their email account in order to increase security.
Read MoreWi-Fi Calling in Campus Buildings
At this time, most major cell carriers provide Wi-Fi calling, a service for smartphones that enables you to make voice calls using wireless networks in areas with poor reception.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "Part Time Payroll Rep. Needed"
Students recently received an email claiming to be from Wheaton Portal. The email pretends to be a job listing for a part time job, and asks students to send their resume to another email address.
Read MoreEmergency Messaging System: Alertus Installation
In April 2016, Alertus Desktop will be installed on College-owned computers. This is the first portion of a larger project to update Wheaton College's emergency messaging system.
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