New Remote Desktop Gateway

August 6, 2019

Earlier this year, Information Services announced introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on the remote access services, specifically: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG) Citrix Virtual Desktop The new VPN service went live successfully earlier this year and we are now ready to introduce the new Remote Desktop service, gateway.nottingham.ac.uk. Action required We will soon …

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – coming soon 

February 4, 2019

As part of the overarching Security Remediation project, led by the University’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), we will soon be introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).   MFA is used to mitigate against password guessing and theft, including brute force attacks. MFA can also be called 2-step verification or 2-factor authentication (2FA). It requires users to approve access requests via the …

Awareness of phishing emails

November 27, 2018

As a large institution, the University of Nottingham will, from time to time, be targeted for malicious emails including spam, viruses, malware and phishing attacks. These emails can cause a lot of damage to University data but also could have significant personal impact, including financial consequences. Our users have reported recent Phishing emails with the …

Cyber awareness – Wireless security

October 19, 2017

The university has been made aware of a significant cyber ‘flaw’ that can impact wireless security. The ‘flaw’, which has been termed as ‘Key Reinstallation Attack’ (KRACK), can leave devices connected via Wi-Fi more vulnerable to hijack and attack. Information Services are taking actions to protect the university, but in the meantime, we would please …

New Cyber Security video

October 10, 2017

Staying safe online – new material for students In order to increase awareness regarding cyber safety, Information Services have produced a number of new promotional materials for students to promote ‘staying safe online’. Firstly, we’ve produced a new video, featured on our IT Services YouTube playlist – which captures the key messages for students about …

Cyber attacks target universities

September 7, 2017

As we move closer towards the start of a new academic session, Information Services would ask our UoN community to be particularly vigilant regarding cyber security and phishing attacks, as we will very likely see an increase in activity at this time of year, especially targeting new students. This week the BBC reported reported that …

Cyber attacks target Universities

June 19, 2017

Following last month’s cyber-attack that threatened NHS computer systems, last week the BBC reported that a University had been hit by a similar cyber-attack. These ‘ransomware’ attacks can be initiated via ‘phishing’ emails which link to destructive software or by visiting ‘compromised’ websites where pop-ups may also spread a malware infection. Computer systems are then …

University Phishing attacks

April 12, 2017

Information Services is aware that UK Universities are currently receiving multiple phishing email attacks and as such users are advised to be vigilant against such attempts to gain details. These emails normally ask you to follow a web link and/or ask for bank account details or personal credentials. Such emails are coming in from spoofed …

Spoofed email addresses

Reports of ‘Spoofed’ email addresses Information Services has recently received reports of ‘spoofed’ email addresses being used to gain confidential information from members of staff. Read more about recent phishing attacks to University email. What are Spoofed email addresses? A spoofed email address appears to be registered to an individual who works for the University, usually …