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2024-01-22 10:49: Marking of external emails in the subject line from 25 January 2024
In response to the increasing waves of phishing, from 25 January 2024 all emails that do not come from the university's (central) mail servers (ZUV and Communigate) will be marked with the addition [EXTERNAL] in the subject line.
2024-01-18 12:08: Security vulnerability in Google Chrome
Due to a current security vulnerability in Google Chrome, you should update your browser as soon as possible.
2024-01-18 11:58: Screenpresso maintenance extension
The data center has renewed the maintenance for Screenpresso. All employees can now use the latest version of Screenpresso.
2024-01-11 12:00: CMS web server/certificate changeover completed
#ufrstatus The issue of new certificates announced at the end of last week due to a change of certificate provider and the associated change to the central CMS web server has been completed.
2023-12-01 10:00: The Omnibus service has been switched off
As announced, the omnibus server for mapping personal web areas was discontinued on 30 November 2023.
2023-11-22 10:18: E-mail program Outlook under Windows 11 must not be used
The new Outlook under Windows 11 apparently reveals more data than you would like. Users should switch to alternatives such as Thunderbird.
2023-11-03 10:09: High threat level for cyber security / Phishing a permanent threat
#ufrstatus High threat level in cyber security / phishing permanent threat
2023-10-25: SPSS Licese Codes 2023/2024 are available in the Asknet shop
The new SPSS and Amos licences are now on sale again in the Asknetshop.
2023-10-17: Presentation of bwLehrpool at the 79th DFN Operational Conference
The German Research Network (DFN) holds its 79th Operations Conference in Berlin. In the Cloud Forum in the afternoon, "DFN-federated" services, including bwLehrpool, were presented. The forum provided an opportunity for the various stakeholders at universities and research institutions to learn about the new federated service "bwLehrpool". This is intended to gradually extend the state service, which has been established for some time, into a federated offering that can be used at the end of the year.
2023-10-11 10:20: Vulnerability in cURL - update to version 8.4.0
#vulnerability Serious vulnerabilities have been discovered in the cURL tool collection. An update to the new version 8.4.0 should be done immediately.
edacticLab - the new qualification and consulting offer for teachers
In the winter semester, the edacticLab will be launched for the first time university-wide - a further development of our existing e-learning qualification program to expand and deepen digital teaching skills.
bwLehrpool: Preparation bwSync&Share
In preparation for the upcoming transition from network drive student user homes to bwSync&Share, the standard templates maintained by the RZ now include the Desktop Clients needed for file synchronization and push message reception.
2023-09-26 The production of UniCard Einrichtungskarten is possible again
As of now, Einrichtungskarten (unpersonalized UniCards) can be ordered again from the University Computer Center.
2023-09-21: Shutdown of Omnibus on November 30th 2023
The long-standing "Omnibus" service, through which employees had the option of offering simple personal web pages, is being discontinued for good.
Wed. August 30th 2023, from 4 pm - HISinOne maintenance approx. 30 min.
The campus management system HISinOne (productive, demo, active test) is not available on Wednesday, August 30th 2023 from 4 pm for approx. 30 min. due to system maintenance.