January 2, 2006
To:
UCOP Community
From: Lissa Buzzelli, Manager, IR&C Desktop Computing Services
Microsoft announced on December 30, 2005, a new security vulnerability
in its Windows operating environment. Because of this threat, IR&C
would like to remind you to exercise caution when opening e-mail
and to not open suspicious messages from unidentified sources.
These could contain malicious links or attachments that may exploit
the Microsoft security vulnerability.
Microsoft has not yet issued a patch for this particular vulnerability.
As soon as the patch becomes available, IR&C and departmental
PC coordinators will work to ensure it is installed. If you have
questions or require assistance, please contact your PC coordinator.
For additional assistance, please contact the IR&C Desktop Computing
Services help desk at 987-0457.
