Campus Internet & Network Outage 8/19/2005

The network and Internet disruption on Friday, August 19 was caused by a single campus computer.  That Windows 2000 computer had no firewall installed to defend it, and even though its anti-virus software was completely up to date, it was still exposed enough to become a tool for an attacker. This compromised computer has been removed from service, and is being analyzed by OIT Information Security.

Your computer, with a 100 Mb network connection to the Notre Dame network, is also capable of causing this problem again.  To prevent your Windows computer from being the cause of the next campus network outage, protect your computer now by following the instructions online at:
http://oit.nd.edu/protect_windows

It is imperative that all computers are properly secured and updated regularly -- especially departmental or lab computers that may not be used on a daily basis.

For additional computer security information visit:
http://oit.nd.edu/security

You can also register for training about IT Security by registering for the IT Security: Overview class on iLearn at:
http://ilearn.nd.edu

If you have additional questions, please contact your departmental IT support staff or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111.