Protect yourself against WannaCry and other ransomware
May 16, 2017
A malicious software program named “WannaCry” has recently made news through large-scale infections in more than 100 different countries.
“WannaCry” is a type of malicious software known as ransomware. It is most often downloaded as an attachment as part of a phishing email scam, and then gains access to the computer and locks the system owner out of their files.
Read the article to learn how you can protect yourself:
Read MoreCrashPlan to be installed on faculty and staff computers
April 24, 2017
Beginning Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Information Systems will begin a weeklong phased automated deployment of Code42 CrashPlan to Wake Forest-owned desktop and laptop computers used by faculty and staff.
CrashPlan is an automated, continuous, online backup solution for data stored on your WFU-owned computer.
Read MoreCheck out these Microsoft Office courses and learn some cool tips and tricks!
April 11, 2017
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Lynda.com is available to all WFU students, faculty, and staff.
Read MoreWFU accounts compromised! Learn to stay secure with these Lynda courses
February 23, 2017
Internet Safety for Students
Digital Citizenship
Understanding Copyright: A Deeper Dive
Lynda.com is available to all WFU students, faculty, and staff.
Read MoreJanuary 2017 – Phishing email scams are on the rise
January 19, 2017
In recent weeks, you may have received phishing emails that look as though they are coming from Wake Forest University faculty, staff or students to other WFU users. It appears as if the WFU user is sharing important information in a document that requires your WFU username and password to access.
Be skeptical when a message asks you to click on a link, especially when you do not know the person…
Read MoreInclude Lynda.com in your New Year’s Resolution
January 18, 2017
Lynda.com, the leading online creative and professional skills provider, is available to all WFU students, faculty, and staff.
Read MoreWakeWare – New MacBook Pro line available
December 6, 2016
Lynda.com – Online learning for everyone
October 17, 2016
Information Systems is pleased to announce that beginning September 19th, 2016 all Wake Forest University students, faculty and staff have access to the leading online creative and professional skills provider, Lynda.com.
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