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Information on the Latest Ransomware Outbreak: Petya

This week, a new outbreak of ransomware called Petya/NotPetya was released, causing chaos and infecting computer systems worldwide. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a computer and holds information hostage in an attempt to extort payment. It typically relies on an individual to open an email with a malicious attachment or...

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Network Outage Resolved

Thank you for your patience. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, ITS resolved the network outage that had been affecting the Dial Center, Kinne, Legal Clinic, former Post Office, Public Safety, University Communications, and other possible locations. Personnel in the Dial Center may continue to experience problems on their phones. If you continue to...

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Network Outage

At 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, ITS identified a network outage. This is affecting access to campus resources from computers in the Dial Center, Kinne, Legal Clinic, former Post Office, Public Safety, University Communications, and potentially other locations. Individuals in these buildings may be able to access the Internet but cannot access on-campus resources...

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Planned Maintenance Change

ITS will be moving part of its planned monthly maintenance to Thursday, June 22nd. The maintenance window will begin at 9:00 PM and last until midnight. During this timeframe, there may be brief outages to campus services such as printing and the campus calendaring system. We appreciate your patience as ITS completes these system updates.

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Automated Password Emails from Drake University

ITS has been contacted by alumni and other Drake community members who were concerned by an email they had received notifying them that their password was expiring. Even though Drake email addresses expire, Drake ID numbers do not. If you want to continue to have access to blueView for resources like tax forms, and transcripts,...

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Emailing requests to ITS

With the new IT Service portal that ITS launched last week, you can no longer automatically create requests by emailing ITS. Requests can be submitted online at service.drake.edu/its, by calling 271-3001, or by visiting the IT Support Center in the lower level of Carnegie Hall. Once your request has been submitted, you will receive an...

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New IT Service Portal and ITS Website

Having a problem with technology? Want to find out what ITS can do for you? Visit the brand-new IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its to report a technology issue, review self-help information in our knowledge base, or see what services ITS offers. Learn how to use this new site at Using the IT Service Portal (How-to)....