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[Windows Users]: If you are using ESET 7.1 or previous version of the CSEAS security software, you need to upgrade!

Dear all, If you are using a version of ESET that is currently too old (ESET 7.1 or previous version), the following problems will occur since September 30, 2021. ESET won’t work properly with Windows Update on Sept. 30, 2021! After changes in the Windows OS specifications on 30th September 2021 by Windows Update, the ESET won’t work, the virus definition won’t be updated, or other problems will occur. Reference: https://eset-support.canon-its.jp/faq/show/17140?site_domain=business (Japanese) How to check the ESET version. Open ESET software. See “Product version” on the Help and Support menu. If the version you are using is ESET 7.1 or the previous version, please upgrade to the latest version by...Read More

Announcement of the network services of Kyoto University will be suspended at the following period due to the renewal of the network hardware

Dera Users. According to the announcement, the network services of Kyoto University will be suspended at the following period due to the renewal of the network hardware. [Date]: August 16th, 2021  19:00 — 24:00 (Monday) – at all area August 30th, 2021 18:30 – 22:00 (Monday) – at CSEAS area [Area]: Inamori Center, Library, and Common and East building. [Influence]: The Kyoto University network will be suspended. As the work will be done in the evening and late at night, the impact will not be significant. However, please be aware that you may not be able to connect to online conferences, workshops, etc. from within the university during the above...Read More

[Notice]: Kyoto University Wi-Fi will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, July 12 and Thursday, July 15 from 12:00 to 13:00.

Dear all, We would like to inform you that the information has been posted on the website of the network center of Kyoto University. https://www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/whatsnew/maintenance/detail/210705056743.html Due to maintenance, the KUINS Wi-Fi service will be suspended. Date and time: Jul.12(Mon), 2021 12:00 – 13:00 (about 5 minutes * several times) Jul.15(Thu), 2021 12:00 – 13:00 (about 5 minutes * several times) Regards, Information Processing Office.

How to cope with the Critical Security Risk (CVE-2021-21551) for Hundreds of Millions of Dell computers since 2009 year

Dear all, A critical security vulnerability in the “dbutil_2_3.sys” file, a driver for DELL computers, has been making headlines. CVE-2021-21551- Hundreds Of Millions Of Dell Computers At Risk Due to Multiple BIOS Driver Privilege Escalation Flaws DELL has also officially acknowledged the problem and has started to release tools to fix it. DSA-2021-088: Dell Client Platform Security Update for an Insufficient Access Control Vulnerability in the Dell dbutil Driver (DELL) For those who have a DELL device, please carry out one of the following solutions. Solution 1: Use a removal tool to delete the files (recommended) Dell Security Advisory Update – DSA-2021-088 Download the software from above and run (open)...Read More

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) is now available on Zoom for Kyoto University accounts.

Since 12 March 2021, the zoom account of Kyoto University has been turned on the end-to-end (E2E) encryption option. If you want to have a more confidential meeting, try enabling this option. Please keep in mind that the following conditions must be met in order to use this service. Each participant and host should be using Zoom software (application) 5.4.0 or higher. End-to-End (E2E) encryption meeting must be enabled in the host’s zoom.us settings, and End-to-End (E2E) encryption must be checked in each schedule. In detail, please see the document of End-to-end (E2E) encryption for meetings (Zoom). It can be a secure communication method to protect more sensitive meetings. I...Read More

Cannot update OS update on macOS Big Sur with ESET security software

Dear all, It has been reported that on macOS Big Sur with ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS installed, OS updates using Software Update will stop halfway through. Reference：[NEWS7604] ESET support of macOS Big Sur (11) (eset.com) For the latest version, 6.10.460.1 (19th March 2021), try booting in Start up your Mac in safe mode and then try the update. We have confirmed that 6.10.910.0, the latest version as of May 25, 2021, can be updated from macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 to 11.4. We have not yet verified if this is possible on all devices. Regards, 19th March 2021 Information Processing Office.

Emergency maintenance of the web server

Dear all, The web hosting server will be performing emergency maintenance tomorrow afternoon. During this period, many of our websites will be inaccessible. [Date]: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 (a.m.) We apologize for any inconvenience. March 10, 2021 Information Processing Office, CSEAS.  

[Mac Users] What you should do before upgrading new macOS Big Sur (11.0.1)!

Dear all, Today, the new macOS Big Sur (11.0.1)was released! As the information processing office began to check the new OS. PLEASE keep in mind that upgrading the operating system may cause older incompatible software and printer drivers to stop working or be unstable. In addition, we think it’s best to wait for the upgrade until the situation is still a bit clearer. macOS Big Sur Update Bricking (16 November 2020) As a result of upgrading MacBookPro, there was a case where all data and OS, etc. were lost. It is the same situation as the following news articles. Depending on the situation, there is a risk of data loss,...Read More

[Windows Users]: If you are using ESET 6.5, 6.6, or 7.0 (for those who are using too old a version) of the CSEAS security software, you need to upgrade!

Dear all, If you are using a version of ESET that is currently too old (ESET 6.5, 6.6, or 7.0), the following problems are occurring or are likely to occur in the near future. == ESET 6.5. Unsupported, the situation cannot be removed under normal circumstances. ESET 6.6 After changes in the Windows OS specifications from 2021, the program may not work properly, the virus definition may not be updated, or other problems may occur. Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2) – After applying the Windows Update on October 20, 2020, the system may become unstable. ESET 7.0 After changes in the Windows OS specifications from 2021, the program may not work...Read More

[Mac users]: CSEAS Security software “ESET” supports new OS “Big Sur” (macOS 11.0)

Dear all, The new Mac OS, Big Sur (macOS 11.0), will be available soon. For the new OS, our CSEAS security software (ESET) has supported the latest version. How to check the ESET version. Open ESET software. See “Product version” on Help and Support menu. If you’re using a Mac,  please upgrade the ESET on your PC to the latest version, 6.10.300.1 (Big Sur compliant). You can upgrade to the latest version, 6.10.300.1 (Big Sur compatible), by overwriting the installer. In detail, please see the announcement by e-mail. Regards, Information Processing Office.