http://www.colorado.edu/its/news Latest technology news from Information Technology Services (ITS) http://www.colorado.edu/its/news http://www.colorado.edu/its/images/swoosh.gif http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/identity_manager10.20.09.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:50:00 MST CU-Boulder Identity Manager, which came online October 26, now allows the self-service management of one's online identity. This includes viewing the accounts you own, managing your e-mail addresses, choosing how your name is displayed in e-mail messages, and changing your IdentiKey password. http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/adobe10.16.09.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 9:45:00 MST Vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Users are encouraged to read Adobe's Security Bulletin and update vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat. http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/microsoft10.13.09.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:00 MST Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Office, .NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server, Developer Tools, and Forefront. The vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of a computer and cause applications to crash. The Campus IT Security Office strongly urges all users of affected software to update. http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/dst_webcal.10.07.09.html Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:15:00 MST The start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) will once again require vigilance on the part of WebCal users. From October 25 through November 1--although the calendar will correctly reflect the adjusted DST--the appointment notifications will be off by one hour. To avoid confusion during this transition week, it's suggested that organizers include the meeting time in the subject of the invitation and/or confirm meeting times with a separate e-mail message or phone call. http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/apple_itunes.09.25.09.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:50:00 MST Apple has released an update to iTunes. Opening a maliciously crafted file with software that hasn't been updated may lead to an unexpected application termination or the execution of arbitrary code. Updates are available from Software Update preferences or from Apple Downloads. The IT Security Office recommends that all users update affected software. http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/windows7_snow_leopard_reco.html Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:00:00 MST Microsoft and Apple are releasing new versions of their operating systems, and due to incompatibilities with a number of campus security programs, Information Technology Services recommends delaying upgrading to these new operating systems. ITS is still testing compatibility with other campus services and supported software and will report the results on these websites: http://www.colorado.edu/its/hardwaresoftware/snowleopard/ for Snow Leopard and http://www.colorado.edu/its/hardwaresoftware/windows7/ for Windows 7.