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ANU Information Security

Current alerts

• Yet another variant of the email phishing scam is being received by ANU email addresses. [14 Jul, 2008]


• A phishing email, claiming to be from the publishing company Elsevier has been reported on 21.May. See http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorsview.authors/spam for comments from the genuine Elsevier company.


• A new variant of the email phishing scam is being received by ANU email addresses. [28 Apr, 2008]


• Please ignore fraudulent emails claiming that "I'll cripple you..." [21 Apr, 2008]


• Be aware of phishing emails claiming to be from Australian banks. If in doubt contct your bank directly. [10 Apr, 2008]


• An email phishing scam has been targetting ANU accounts [8 Feb, 2008]

Current status (ANU only)

• Current problems on the ANU network


• Currently blocked student machines

Staying safe and secure

• Keep viruses out with the ANU Sophos AntiVirus site licence


• Stay up to date with Microsoft and Apple update servers


• Information on firewalls


• Tips for keeping your personal computer safe

University policies and rules

• Use of the ANU Information Infrastructure is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy and other policies


• The ANU network may not be used to illegally download or share copyright material. More information can be found on the Music Industry Piracy Investigations website.

Useful links

• The Australian Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT) website. The ANU maintains a local distribution list of AUSCERT security advisories, which members of the ANU community can subscribe to.


• ACCC's Scamwatch site.


• The SANS Internet Storm Center.


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