Major UW-IT announcements sent via email to the UW community are archived here.
Reminder! Lock down your login with Duo/2FA for your UW NetID
September 21, 2022
UW will enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on November 2 when signing in with UW NetID on the web; 2FA is a new, required security feature for students to safeguard your account and our institution.
Client applications on devices to comply with UW Office 365 authentication requirements
August 5, 2022
UPDATED: Some students, faculty and staff may not be able to access UW Office 365. And it may be because the client application is being blocked from accessing UW Office 365 due to its insecure authentication. To fix access, please review the list of known insecure client applications and likely actions you need to take.
Lock down your login with 2FA: Take action for better data security
May 31, 2022
UW will enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on June 15 on your account when signing in with UW NetID on the web; 2FA is a new, required security feature for faculty and is designed to keep your account and our institution safer.
Protect your UW NetID and W-2 information from phishing attacks
January 11, 2022
Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals who try to steal an employee’s login credentials so that they can download Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2). Your vigilance and the UW’s two-factor authentication system can play a pivotal role in protecting employee data.
How can you be safe and secure online?
October 19, 2021
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, find best practices to be safe and secure online. Read the full email message about this and other ways to protect your data.
Action Required: Mandatory Zoom Update
August 17, 2021
On August 25, UW-IT will require an update for the Zoom application for UW Zoom users. On or before August 25, the latest version of Zoom (5.7.4 or higher) must be downloaded and installed. Read the full email message to find out more.
Expanded use of 2FA on the web: Take action for better data security
June 30, 2021
Campus leadership is requiring all University staff to adopt 2FA when signing in with a UW NetID and password on the web. Read the full email message to find out more.
Major changes coming to UW Google
June 8, 2021
Recent changes to Google's Workspace for Education will have major implications for UW-IT's ability to provide UW Google. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
Please take the 2021 UW-IT Customer Experience Survey
April 13, 2021
UW-IT works for you, and needs your feedback to improve the services and support we provide to students, faculty, researchers and staff. Please take the confidential UW-IT Customer Experience Survey.
Protect your UW NetID and W-2 information from phishing attacks
January 12, 2021
Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals who try to steal an employee’s login credentials so that they can download Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2). They then can use the W-2 information to electronically file a fraudulent federal income tax return in the employee’s name. By changing the bank account number, the cybercriminals receive the refund. Your vigilance and Duo, the UW’s two-factor authentication system, can play a pivotal role in protecting employee data.
Remove disruptive participants and other ways to protect your Zoom meetings
December 1, 2020
Zoom has a new security feature to help meeting hosts protect their Zoom meetings. Read the full email message about this and other features.
Secure your personal and University data and be safe online
October 20, 2020
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, find best practices to secure your personal and University data. Read the full email message about this and other ways to protect your data from theft.
Recent email, text and phone scams target UW students
October 6, 2020
Recent email, text and phone scams are targeting UW students. Read the full email message about this and how to keep your personal information and UW NetID login credentials secure.
Changes to Zoom security and storage
October 6, 2020
As a follow-up about recent changes to Zoom security, waiting rooms are now enabled by default when you schedule new meetings. Also, UW-IT is implementing changes to Zoom cloud storage. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
Reminder: Changes to Zoom security and storage
August 26, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, August 26, Zoom will require users to enable either the waiting room or a passcode (formerly "password") for all meetings in order to enhance security. Also, UW-IT is implementing changes to Zoom cloud storage. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
Changes to Zoom security and storage
August 12, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, August 26, Zoom will require users to enable either the waiting room or a passcode (formerly "password") for all meetings in order to enhance security. Also, UW-IT is implementing changes to Zoom cloud storage. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
Reminder: Changes to Zoom cloud storage
July 15, 2020
Because Zoom cloud storage is reaching its capacity, Zoom recordings should be downloaded from Zoom cloud storage to a platform of your choice within 90 days of creation. After that, recordings will be deleted. Read the reminder about this and other changes.
Changes to UW Zoom cloud storage
June 18, 2020
Because Zoom cloud storage is reaching its capacity, Zoom recordings should be downloaded from Zoom cloud storage to a platform of your choice within 90 days of creation. After that, recordings will be deleted. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
ACTION REQUIRED: Update Zoom to v5.0 before May 30
May 28, 2020
Starting May 30, Zoom will require anyone joining a Zoom meeting to have Zoom software version 5.0 or higher. If you do not have this version (or higher) installed, you will NOT be able to join or host a Zoom meeting. This requirement applies to all device types and operating systems.
Making UW Zoom safer for teaching and learning
April 2, 2020
Learn what recent changes UW-IT has made to Zoom to help create and maintain learning environments where students and instructors feel safe, including disabling three default Zoom features that have been the access points for violation of classroom settings: Annotation, Whiteboard, and Chat.
Zoom privacy concerns & recent changes to UW Zoom screen sharing, meeting notifications
March 31, 2020
Learn about recent concerns about privacy in Zoom and how to use Zoom with confidence, including how to make changes to UW Zoom's default screen sharing and Canvas meeting notifications. Also learn about why Zoom removed the "Login with Facebook” feature.
Zoom security updates & other features
March 26, 2020
Learn how to secure your Zoom online meeting spaces, and about several other new features available in Zoom.
Scams target offsite workers and COVID-19 fears
March 17, 2020
Read how to protect yourself from an increase in email, text and phone scams aimed at the UW community as we adapt to new tech tools and working practices in order to inhibit the spread of COVID-19.
Beware of phishing emails asking for W-2 information
January 15, 2020
Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals who try to steal an employee’s login credentials so that they can download Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2). They then can use the W-2 information to electronically file a fraudulent federal income tax return in the employee’s name. By changing the bank account number, the cybercriminals receive the refund. Fortunately, your vigilance and Duo, the UW’s two-factor authentication system, can play a pivotal role in protecting employee data.
Secure your personal and University data and be safe online
October 15, 2019
Learn best practices for safeguarding your personal and University data, including tips on how to recognize phishing emails and email scams and where to report them.