WVNET Offices Closed October 14
WVNET offices will be closed next week on Monday, October 14, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday.
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[RESOLVED] Fire Damaged Fiber Currently Reducing Network Capacity
Resolved 09/17/2024: Crews completed repairs to the damaged fiber late last evening. Full capacity has now been restored.
WVNET Newsletter
Our Summer 2024 Newsletter
In This Issue Update From the Executive Director! After a long summer break, it is time to get back into the swing of the new academic season. We have been working all summer long to ensure that we have systems up to date and are prepared for students to return. Part of these preparations include the continued efforts to increase the bandwidth available to state agencies. We have long been working on implementing new paths
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[RESOLVED] Multiple Fiber Breaks Impacting Network Access in the Southern part of the state
07/20/24 – 5:45 PM: Repairs have now been completed on the additional circuits that were impacted. Full connectivity has now been restored.
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WVNET Offices Closed July 4th + 5th
Our offices will be closed July 4th + 5th in observance of Independence Day. Our help center remains available to assist you. Business will resume normal operations Monday, July 8. We wish everyone a safe 4th of July celebration!
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WVNET Offices Closed June 19 & 20
Our offices will be closed June 19th + 20th in observance of Juneteenth and West Virginia Day. Our help center remains available to assist you. Business will resume normal operations Friday, June 21. Until then, we wish everyone a meaningful and joyous Juneteenth and West Virginia Day celebration!
WVNET Newsletter
Our Spring 2024 Newsletter
In This Issue Update From the Executive Director! As the academic year draws to a close, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of summer’s warmth and a chance to spend some time with our families. And while summer vacations are on the horizon, we remain vigilant in addressing several ongoing challenges. Our team continues to closely monitor the turmoil that has been seen in the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process and are working
Reposted, Technology Tips and Alerts
Security Hints + Tips — Pretexting
Pretexting is when the bad guys create a false scenario using a made-up identity or pose as someone you know. They can even pose as employees of bank or credit card companies to manipulate you into divulging personal or sensitive information. How it Works: Common Tactics of InfluenceThe bad guys will try to persuade you into giving them sensitive information. Oftentimes, the information that they need is not specific to your organization. Below are examples
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WVOT Planned Power Outage
UPDATE 04/05/2024 at 10:00 PM: WVOT has completed the physical UPS installation. Network connectivity has been restored and additional agency services are continuing to come back online.
Reposted, Technology Tips and Alerts
Security Hints + Tips
Many organizations use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, or Zoom to stay connected. Unfortunately, these trusted communication tools can lead to a false sense of security. Just like with traditional email, bad guys can use these platforms to launch a cyber attack. Below are three examples of how cybercriminals use these platforms for phishing—and what you can do to keep your organization safe Lurking Recently, a cybercriminal gained access to an organization’s Microsoft