Our ISTCloud has been updated to a new version. The login window now looks a bit different, please still login by clicking “Shibboleth”: Other changes: You can share internal links (just copy the URL of your browser) to other internal users, the document will open after they have logged in. Sharing to any group is Read More …
Sometimes our spam filter, called “Ironport”, gets a bit overeager. We understand this, it is his only job after all and he takes it seriously. As he should, and so should you. The amount of unwanted email hitting users inboxes are at an all time high, and we are not talking about those chain letters Read More …
We hope not, but it is not always easy to be sure. As we’re all users of free (or non-free) services in the world wide web, and there are also successful attacks against such services, it is possible that one of your accounts (and the password) has been compromised. There are services in the internet, Read More …
When logging on to on of our Webbased applications (icp.ist.ac.at, seafile.ist.ac.at,…) you’re always asked for your password even you’re on campus using Firefox? This can easily be dealt with by: Enter “about:config” in your Firefox address bar and accept the risk Search for “trusted-uris” Double click “network.negotiate-auth.trusted-uris” and make sure it reads: “ist.ac.at,ist.local,ista.local”. Add any Read More …
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Again, a virus is infecting Windows computers all over the world. Unfortunately this type of ransom ware is not only infecting the computer where it was initially started, by using a vulnerability of Windows, it will distribute over the network. Protect your devices Please follow these advises to prevent an outbreak: Allow your Windows PC Read More …
Together with your new virus scan, you might have detected a large eye icon () in your task bar. This is ONLY used to help you with remote assistance, where you explicitly have to approve the access. Requests for access, on the other hand, can only be initiated by members of IT. This should help Read More …
In the coming weeks the IT department will gradually roll out a new antivirus product on all IST Windows computers. The currently used F-Secure Antivirus will be replaced by the ESET Endpoint Protection. ESET setup will run in the background, you’ll only notice a couple of notifications from the Windows Action Center: first Antivirus software Read More …
In these days of constantly receiving files where you have to judge if these are viruses, Trojans or SPAM, you’re not left alone. Except from writing or calling IT (it@ist.ac.at, +43 2243 9000 1300), you can also submit your message to Virus (malware) scan web pages These pages provide you with an easy web mask Read More …
When introducing new software, services or applications, we extensively test these internally in IT and of course with a couple of selected IST Austria employees. Quite often, this tests deprecate new try-outs for various reasons, but nevertheless we collect learnings, chances and concepts for future use. If you want to know first about ongoing developments Read More …
