How to set up multi-lingual input system with Screen Keyboard on Windows 7 (Lao)

2018/03/07

Windows 7 supports Lao language. However, it’s hard to input Lao character on a keyboard (US keyboard, Japanese keyboard, and so on) without a Lao keyboard. I’d like to introduce the input method with Screen Keyboard. Firstly, I explain about how to use it. Secondary, I explain about how to set up it. How to use it Run a software (application) Run “Screen Keyboard” (You had better put on the shortcut on the task bar) Select “LA (Lao)”. Click a character on the Screen Keyboard or push the keyboard. If characters on the Screen Keyboard aren’t changed, select “LA (Kao)” language again (Reference: No.3). How to set up it...Read More

[Mac / iPhone / iPad Users] Announcement of the critical issue regarding major new iOS and macOS.

2018/02/21

Dear all. The information processing office would like to inform the bug because a researcher may handle the language. The target devices are on the latest macOS (10.13) and iOS (11.2). (Mac / iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch) Issue When an device receive an Indian language (Telugu) character, the OS or app will crash. How to fix it (OS update) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222 Related information https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/15/17015654/apple-iphone-crash-ios-11-bug-imessage 21th Feb, 2018 Kitani, Information Processing Office

[Critical Issue]: Please check your PC whether Intel vulnerability “Intel-SA-00086” involves or not.

2017/12/06

Windows / Linux Users Intel ME/TXE Elevation of Privileges vulnerabilities were discovered. An attacker can do a remote control a PC regardless of the power off or sleep using these vulnerabilities. The information processing office discovered on new purchased PC while initial setting. Therefore, please check Related Information Intel Management Engine Critical Firmware Update (Intel-SA-00086) (Intel) Step 1. Check the vulnerability “Intel-SA-00086”. Download “Intel-SA-00086 Detection Tool” on https://www.intel.co.jp/content/www/jp/ja/support/articles/000025619/software.html Extract the downloaded file and Open “Intel-SA-00086-GUI” . If the result is “not applied the security patch”, please go to Step 2. Step 2. Update the security patch BIOS update is needed. If you find out the BIOS / Drive update tool...Read More

[macOS High Sierra Users]: Please update the software update for fixing ‘root’ critical security bug.

2017/11/30

Dear macOS High Sierra Users. The bug is that the attacker can get the administrator permission without password. In detail: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42161823 (BBC News) The bugfix was released (Security Update 2017-001). Please update the software update (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541). Regards, Kitani, Chief of Information Processing Office.

[Windows10 users]: Please set to delay the “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update”.

2017/10/19

Dear all. Microsoft co. provided the large-scale update “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” for Windows10. Unfortinately, the Center’s security software “ESET” doesn’t support the update. Therefore, please set to delay the “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your Windows10. Reference: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-delay-windows-10-anniversary-update-3-steps Please upgrade to new ESET after the information processing office will inform about new ESET which supports “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update”.The Office will inform about how to upgrade ESET with new ESET after new ESET will be prepared. If you already upgrade “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update”, please check whether you can update ESET virus definition. Regards, Information Processing Office.

[Notice]: Google Calendar UI updated.

2017/10/19

Dear all. Today, the Center’s Google Calendar was renewed to new system. The major features is as below: The Calendar content can be displayed without new window by the pop-up menu. If a user users multi calendars, the integrated view is supported on “Day” schedule. Responsive Web Design was applied to the web-based Google Calendar. When a user change the browser’s window size, the Google calendar automatically adjusts the view size. And then, do you know Google calendar can use in multi different time zones? If you have a interests, please see the document. Regards, 19th October, 2017 Information Processing Office.

[Notice]: Please update your OS for preventing the critival vulnerabilities “KRACKs” regarding Wi-Fi tapping.

2017/10/18

Dear all. According to the annoumcement of the security office of Kyoto University, the serious weaknesses on the latest Wi-Fi technology (WPA2) were discovered. An attacker within range of a victim can exploit these weaknesses using KRACKs (Key Reinstallation AttaCKs). This can be abused to steam sensitive information, such as an credit card numbers, passwords, emails, photos, web browsing history, and so on. BBC news: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-41635516 First of all, the Center’s main services, such as Google products (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive,…) and the websites using https:// (SSL encryption) aren’t influenced. If you use FTP or HTTP (http://) for uploading a website data, managing a website, or browsing a website,...Read More

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

2017/10/08

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 8th, 2017 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...Read More

Updated Malware Detection Report on June 2017

2017/07/25

Updated Malware Detection Report as of June 2017.

[Notice]: Be careful Ransomware (Petya)

2017/06/28

Dear all, The information processing office informed about the countermeasure for ransomware. Yesterday, new ransomware (Petya) has been giving a damage to many systems in the world. Information: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/27/petya-ransomware-cyber-attack-who-what-why-how Please check your PC security again. Check of the latest patches for “Windows Update”. (Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12373/windows-update-faq Check of Virus definition date on the PC security software (Today or Yesterday is fine!) http://www.microcenter.com/tech_center/article/7826/how_to_manually_update_virus_definitions_in_eset_version_8 (in case of ESET security software) 28th June, 2017 Information Processing Office