Please renew Windows Update and anti-virus software to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks

Recently, there is a ransomware attacks towards Office file called “qkG filecoder”. It will copy and reproduce itself by infecting the Microsoft Office Word sample file.

Although it does not seem to be a popular malware at present, this concept verifies that ransomware may generate new behavior and expand into more threatening cyber attacks in the future. Therefore, users must check the personal computer protection status.

  • We urge all faculty members who have not updated operating system windows, please renew windows update immediately.
  • Anti-virus software is the last defense line of personal computers. No matter which anti-virus software is used, one must update the virus pattern and confirms that the anti-virus software is working properly.

If your need any assistance, please contact the Information Technology Service Center. Thank you!

Information Technology Service Center

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You Hong Wang #31483

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