Remote Access to MCECS Computer Labs – Fall 2021
Windows Computer Labs Remote Lab With the return to campus in Fall 2021, many of our Windows computer labs are returning to onsite-only operation. As the term begins, we will [...]
Fall 2021 – FAB/EB building and computer lab access for MCECS students
Starting Fall term, access to the FAB/EB building is by PSU ID Badge only. We have added an online portal for MCECS students to request 24x7 access to FAB/EB and [...]
Ruby and Rita SSH Keys changing – config changes will be needed
If you are a user of the following Linux systems, read on: linux.cecs.pdx.edu ruby.cecs.pdx.edu rita.cecs.pdx.edu At about noon on Monday, August 2nd, 2021, we will be changing the SSH keys [...]
Changes to SSH host keys
In an attempt to modernize our SSH infrastructure, we’ve made some changes to SSH keys on our Linux computers. We’ve disabled DSA host keys, and enabled new ECDSA and ED25519 [...]
Report obvious phishing scam emails to directly to Gmail
As we see yet another version of the “Send me your available text number” type phishing scam making the rounds, one of the most effective things you can do is [...]
Keep your guard up against Ransomware Attacks
As seen in recent headlines, institutionally targeted ransomware attacks are on the rise. The initial entry for these attackers seem to use many of the same techniques that we have [...]