On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Information Systems will be pushing a number of updates to Zoom and Webex to better align with best practices, including requiring meeting passwords, eliminating toll-free numbers, and limiting ways to sign in to Zoom. Requiring Meeting Passwords. Beginning Thursday, passwords will be required for all Webex and Zoom meetings. Webex… Read More »
We want you to stay connected with friends and the University so you will have access to your student WFU Google Account and email address until after your in-person Commencement. Be sure to continue checking your Wake Forest email frequently as this will be your primary email for university updates, including details about Commencement. To… Read More »
Members of our campus community have recently reported receiving phishing emails requesting a student or tutor available for private online tutoring sessions. Below is an example of an email received yesterday. Please note the incorrect grammar, which is a good indication of a phishing email. Do not become a phishing victim: Never provide your… Read More »
Zoom has released updates to improve the privacy and security of its video conferencing platform, including a new security button visible to hosts. The new security toolbar features options to lock your meeting, remove participants, disable the ability for screen sharing or chat, and change the way your waiting room functions. A highlight of… Read More »
Since the federal government announced the Stimulus Package, criminal efforts aimed at obtaining personal and financial information are rising. What you need to know: Scammers are calling, texting, emailing, and using websites to try and obtain personal and financial information. Do not provide banking or personal information to anyone claiming it is needed to receive… Read More »
Remote teaching, learning, and working presents an opportunity for each of us to create a home workspace that is comfortable, safe, and secure for ourselves, as well as our technology and our data. Here are some best practices to follow while we are sheltered in place.
Although a number of emails are flagged for phishing by Google, some suspicious messages have the potential to circumvent filters. Currently, there is an abundance of malware and phishing attacks around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zoom is a collaboration platform used at Wake Forest University for video meetings, chatting, screen sharing, and more. Log into our Wake Forest Zoom site to activate your account. Install your Zoom app and Google Workspace Zoom add-on by visiting our Zoom Software page. Visit our Zoom Service Page for additional helpful information, or peruse… Read More »
Information Systems has compiled a list of resources to enable faculty and staff to teach and work remotely. Students should consult keeplearning.wfu.edu for additional resources and information. Consider some of these best practices while sheltering in place, back-up your data, protect your technology, and reach out for assistance. We encourage you to check out LinkedIn… Read More »
Be prepared! Have a plan if you ever need to work or teach remotely. IS has compiled a list of resources available to you if campus work is interrupted for any reason. Learn which services require VPN in order to be accessed, which services enable chat and video conferencing, how to make the most… Read More »