Updates
Monday, December 18, 2023
This past August, Slack announced a significant design update – built to improve focus, organization, and productivity – which has been rolling out to Slack Enterprise users in phases. This redesign arrives at MIT on January 3, 2024.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
On Monday, May 15, computers at MIT running version 10.4.1 of the Code42 backup application will be automatically updated to CrashPlan version 11. This update requires macOS users to grant full-disk access to the CrashPlan application in order to continue backing up successfully.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
In August of 2022, LastPass suffered a security incident, which Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has been monitoring. New as of March 1, 2023: LastPass has posted a new update on this incident with revised recommended actions.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
IS&T is taking action to identify and address the cause of a series of wireless network disruptions that occurred following a series of recent updates made to improve the security and stability of MIT's IT systems.
Friday, December 2, 2022
To help strengthen the cybersecurity of the Institute's infrastructure, the MIT and MIT GUEST wireless networks will be changing in January.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Scammers are getting smarter. Learn how to identify and avoid phishing attempts with these tips.
Topics: phishing, scam, scams, scamming, scammers, scammer, security, safety, email safety, email security, email tips
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
If you work or study at MIT and need to change your Kerberos password, you have several methods to choose from.
Friday, May 6, 2022
IS&T is moving forward with the full migration of MIT’s email and calendaring accounts to cloud-based Exchange Online.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Here is what graduating students should do to preserve their digital assets before their MIT accounts are deactivated.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Learn how to responsibly dispose of outdated or surplus Institute-owned computers and peripherals.