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

2021/05/11

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.

2021/03/26

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

2021/03/19

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

2021/03/10

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)!

2020/11/13

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!

2020/11/05

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)

2020/11/05

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.

Released version 2.5 of WordPress plugin “Contact Form 7 Add Password field”

2020/10/07

Contact Form 7 Add Password field The plugin is to add a password filed to Contact form 7 plugin. I’m happy to release version 2.5. The version supports two restrictions; “Number of characters”, “Password Strength; for the password field. password_min Required more than the specified number of characters the input. password_stregth I prepared 4 types. 1 = Numbers only 2 = Include letters and numbers 3 = Include upper and lower case letters and numbers 4 = Include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and marks ex. [password example password_min=10 password_strength=4] Required more than the 10 number of characters the input and include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and...Read More

Announcement of temporary suspension of network services due to the routine power inspection

2020/10/04

Users. In Kyoto University, the regular check related to the electric power supply has been being carried out every year. In this year, according to the announcement of the administrative office, the electric power supply will be tentatively suspended in the following time. [Date]: October 4th, 2020 13:30 — 17:30 (Sunday) [Area]: Inamori Center, Library, and Common and East building. [Summary]: The electric power supply in all buildings in the area will be suspended. [Influence]: CSEAS HP and CSEAS E-mail won’t be influenced. Of course, the Desktop PC and the network won’t be used because the power supply will be suspended. I recommend to plug off the electric adapters in...Read More

[Restored]: Some Google services were unstable for a short time

2020/09/25

Dear all, According to G Suite Status Dashboard, a part of the users was influenced by the trouble. [Date]: 25th September, 2020 10:30 – 11:17 [Affected Services]: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Group, Google Chat, Google Meet The affected users were able to access the services but were seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Now, the trouble was restored. 25th September 2020 Information Processing Office