(Attention) Password leak issue of Twitter account

2012/05/10

Users. According to the news, On May 7, 2012, the passwords of the twitter account above 55,000 were leaked. About this case, it seems that we don’t need to worry because general users are not influenced. However, we should consider about our password management because if the same password is used for locking the private information, such as an e-mail, an online shopping, or an online bank, its damage will be ruinous. I think that an unique password should be used for locking the private information. Leaked Lists According to the news, the following lists open to the public in AirDemon blog. If you worry, you had better check the lists.* About...Read More

How to install and use a “Spybot Search & Destory” tool.

2012/05/10

Why is this tool required? Spyware undetectable by a single security software is beginning to be reported. This tool has very simple function for preventing a spyware. And it has high compatibility with a security software. The signal to write this article is that I received a request for cleaning up “Babylon” spyware. The infected PC has already installed the security software called “ESET Smart Security 4.2” with latest virus definition, but it was infected. For cleaning up “Babylon” spyware and doing preventive measures, the tool contributed. About this spyware, I will write other article. This time, I woud like to explain how to install and use the tool. Compatibility...Read More

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.2) / 2008 (12.3.3) for Mac Released

2012/05/09

Users. It was released on May 8, 2012.This version includes the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up. * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.2 * Requirement 14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.3 * Requirement 12.2.0 (Service Pack 2) before install...Read More

(KUINS) Tentative Network Service Suspension.

2012/05/09

Dear Users. According to KUINS Announcement (in Japanese), the Kyoto University network will be tentatively suspended for the update of the core network system. The Center will be influenced at the following time. [Date]: The operation for 10 seconds will be done 3 times during the following period.* The area of the Center is the department of pharmacy and the western of Kyoto University hospital. May 9, 2012 (Wednesday) 12:00～13:00 (Department of pharmacy and the western of Kyoto University hospital) May 16, 2012 (Wednesday) 12:00～13:00 (Yoshida campus) [Reason]: Update of core network system of Kyoto University. [Influence]: I think that users don’t need to worry because this operation time is too short. 24th April, 2012 Chief...Read More

How to automatically update Dropbox client software for Mac

2012/05/08

* Now, I don’t still know the way for Windows. In case of a Cloud software like Dropbox, the security precaution is very important issue. Because frequent update is required in order for these software to prevent from various security vulnerabilities. Of course, many software equipped an automatic-updating function, but there is not the function in the Dropbox yet. I’m Macintosh user, and I recently began to use some Cloud software like Dropbox for utilizing a data sharing (Mainly, a data sharing among my PCs) and for a technical support. The Dropbox is very convenience, but the security precaution is very inconvenience. As result of my search, I could find...Read More

(Local) Beginning delivery of Sophos Antivirus 8 for Macintosh users.

2012/05/01

Users. * This announcement is only for the CSEAS Mac users. Today, Sophos Antivirus management system was upgraded by the Office. As a result, the software will be upgrade to version 8 automatically. After the software is upgraded, the software’s icon will be changed the black shield to mark.You don’t need to worry because all operations will be automatically done.If the CSEAS Sophos Antivirus software is unstable, please contact us. [Date]: May 1st, 2012 14:00 — 15:30 [Operations] 1. Upgrade of Sophos Antivirus Management System. 2. Beginning Delivery of Sophos Antivirus 8.0.2 1st May, 2012 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.1) for Mac Released

2012/04/27

Users. This version includes the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up. * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.1 * Requirement 14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Please see the following HP about version history. 27th April, 2012 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(KUINS) Influence due to the upgrade of “eduroam” system

2012/04/26

Eduroam JP users. When you use Eduroam JP service utilizing the linkage network of some Universities, in some cases, your device might become unavailable since the following time. [Date]: April 26, 2012 (Thursday) Afternoon [Operation]: Renewal of Server certification system for the connection of secure wireless network. [Influence]: If your device is setting up “Verity server certification”, it will become unavailable. When the trouble occurs, please remove the eduroam setting and do the setup again (Reference: ). Related Information KUINS Announcement (in Japanese) In case of iOS (confirmation is iOS5.1) Your device cloud not access to the eduroam network. Please do the following operation. When you tap Setting –> Wi-Fi –> eduroam,...Read More

Firefox 12 / Thunderbird 12 Released

2012/04/26

Firefox 12 and Thunderbird 12 were released on April 24, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note. In this version, I’d like to introduce the special feature that Firefox Java plug-in including security vulnerabilities was forcibly disabled. This is very good news for the efficient countermeasure. New Features (Firefox,Windows) Hide the update confirmation message (UAC) when Firefox is updated. (Firefox) Added a page numbering in the source of a web page (Firefox) Improvement of a page search system (Firefox) Improvement for a web developer (Thunderbird) Improvement of a global search system Fixes of security vulnerabilities Release Note Firefox 12 Release Note Thunderbird 12 Release Note 26th April, 2012...Read More

(Notice) PLEASE carry out the countermeasure for Mac virus called “Flashback” in fashion.

2012/04/17

Macintosh Users. On April 13, 2012, Apple co. provided the special removal tool through “Software Update”. If you haven’t recently updated your computer with this tool then it is recommended that you do so. Software Update is in the Apple menu. If you are using Macintosh machine of too old version (MacOSX 10.4 or before), please consider to upgrade OS or to buy new machine. Because Apple co. don’t support too old version and there are many security vulnerabilities. And then, CSEAS security software doesn’t support MacOSX 10.3 or before. Therefore, their Macintosh cannot connect to the CSEAS network. About the detail information, please see 17th April, 2012 Chief of...Read More