10/31 11:30am-1:30pm Maker Toybox

Join us at the Leaky Beaker this Friday 10/30 from 11:30am to 1:30pm for the spooky edition of a Maker Toybox session, including 3D printing and DIY electronics. More about Wellesley Makers.   To: Students, faculty, staff From: Veronica Brandstrader, LTS, x2171...

Cyber Security Tip of the Week: Avoid Ebola Phishing Scam

Beware of new email scams using the Ebola virus as a theme (see sample email below). These emails appear to come from trustworthy organizations, like the World Health Organization. However, these phishing emails may contain links that direct users to websites which...

Phone phishing scams

Be aware of an active phone scam involving printer/copier supplies. We’ve had a recent rash of these calls on campus, but this is an old scam. Someone will call and ask you to supply your printer or copier model information with the excuse that they are sending...

Adobe Digital Editions 4 transmits unencrypted data

You may have heard that the most recent version of Adobe Digital Editions (version 4; released on Sept. 8, 2014) is transmitting unencrypted information* about patron use of downloaded ebooks.  If you installed the new version and downloaded any ebooks after September...

10/24 10am America’s Top Identity Theft Speaker

Every move you make in the digital world is tracked, recorded, and exploited. Are you in control of your digital footprint, or are you being controlled? The BOW presents a talk by John Sileo. Data Spies, Human Hackers & Internet Attackers: Bulletproof Your Privacy...