Our Fall 2024 Newsletter
In This Issue Upcoming events UPdate From the Executive Director! As we near the close of 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable resilience and innovation that define our WVNET community. This year has brought its share of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the dynamic fields of educational technology and cybersecurity. Our teams have risen to the occasion, achieving significant milestones such as the WVSU website, ongoing improvements to our learning management systems, and ensuring the systems are kept updated to protected against emerging threats. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re positioning ourselves for even greater impact. We’re strengthening…
Web Wednesday
Join us for WEB Wednesday. Our team of experts is here to tackle your questions about web accessibility, WordPress plug-ins, site performance, and more. From WCAG compliance to caching conundrums, we’ll help you build faster, more inclusive, and better-functioning websites. Save the link: https://wvnet.webex.com/wvnet/j.php…
[Heads Up] QR Code Phishing is Growing More Sophisticated
Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information. The attackers sent phishing emails that appeared to be related to employee benefits and retirement plans. The emails contained PDF attachments which, when opened, displayed a QR code. If an employee scanned the code, they would be taken to a phishing page that spoofed a Microsoft 365 login form. The page was designed to steal login credentials and multi-factor authentication codes. One of Sophos’s employees fell for the attack, showing that even cybersecurity companies are vulnerable to social engineering. Phishing links…
New Office Hours for Banner & DegreeWorks
The WVNET Banner and Degree Works functional team has set aside an hour each week to be available for informal discussion of Banner or Degree Works issues. Every Tuesday at 11am, beginning on November 12, you can click on the link and go online with us with whatever issues you like. We look forward to seeing you there. Who We Are Dianne Sisler – Banner Financial Aid & General Barbara Long – DegreeWorks Cristina Shannon – Banner Finance/Accounts Receivable Jenny Young – Banner Student & General Save the link: https://wvcolleges.zoom.us/j/84590046822?pwd=OYKmq3GFF0dZrl3adHaYegaDhuy1rw.1
Security Hints + Tips
How to Stay Safe While Working from Home You may work remotely on a regular basis or you may have been mandated to work remotely due to unexpected circumstances. Either way, working from home can feel much different from working in an office. You could find yourself snacking more often, getting distracted by furry friends, or forgetting the last time you put on real pants. No matter how your environment changes, it is important to keep one thing the same: your organization’s security. Keep your data safe by creating a secure workspace, maintaining digital security, and by following the same…
WVNET Offices Closed October 14
WVNET offices will be closed next week on Monday, October 14, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday.