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E-mail, calendaring and collaboration
Ryerson is working with SADA systems to make Google Apps for Education available to all Ryerson faculty, staff and students.
Introducing Blackboard Mobile Learn
Blackboard Mobile Learn provides mobile access to wireless-enabled Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) through two applications - one for iPhone and iPod Touch, and another for iPad.
Critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.7 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.3.186.6 and earlier versions for Android.
Introducing duplex printing and lower printing charges
CCS has introduced double-sided (duplex) printing as a default setting on all Self-Serve printers in the Academic Computing Labs
RU-Secure Wireless Network
CCS has implemented Wi-Fi Protected Access, version 2(WPA2) as wireless access method across campus. 
Windows 7
Details about Microsoft's Windows 7 deploymemt and support for the Ryerson Community.
Dell and Apple discounts
Ryerson has worked with Dell and Apple Computers to get lower prices for ALL students, faculty and staff.
vapps
Due to latest system upgrades, some users may have experienced issues using Virtual Applications. Users are advised...
ALERT: Update your Flash Player
Following reports of possible vulnerabilites, Adobe recommends that all Flash Player users upgrade to the most recent version.
Sophos antivirus software is now available for Mac OS
Sophos antivirus software is now available for Mac OS. Download link available here at CCS website.
New Free Antivirus Software
Sophos will replace our current antivirus software McAfee by the end of June, 2011.  CCS recommends installing Sophos.
Ryerson highlighted for best practice in server virtualization
Learn about the recognition CCS is receiving for it's innovations with server virtualization technologies.
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office PowerPoint - Update Available
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint has been identified.  Updates recommended.
ALERT: Email Phishing Scam
PLEASE! Do NOT respond to fake E-mail messages from "IT Service, Ryerson University" asking for username/password
Emailphishingalert
PLEASE! Do NOT respond to fake E-mail messages.
New CCS website - Tell us what you think!
Our new site aims to answer your questions better and quicker than ever before. We'd appreciate your feedback.
Announcing Access to Free Software through Microsoft’s DreamSpark for Students
CCS is pleased to announce a recent offering from Microsoft called DreamSpark.
Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Vulnerability
Users of Mozilla 3.5 are advised to disable java_script to combat a known vulnerability
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities 06/10/09
Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer.
New Release of McAfee Antivirus Software
McAfee VirusScan 8.7i sp2 for Windows is now availble from the CCS website downloads page.
New Release of McAfee Antivirus Software
McAfee VirusScan 8.7i sp3 for Windows is now availble from the CCS website downloads page.
McAfee DAT 5958 Update Issues
On April 21, 2010 McAfee released the 5958 DAT file that produces a false positive detection of a W32/Wecorl.a virus...
Security Vulnerability in Internet Explorer - Security Update Available
Microsoft has made available a Security Update to address the Zero day vulnerability found in its Internet Explorer browser.
Gumblar Malware - Recommendations
The Gumblar.cn script seems to spread by exploiting a hole in Adobe Acrobat while on an infected website. No fixes available.
Need help with using Clickers?
Our support website provides answers to many frequently asked questions.
What's new in Blackboard 7.3
Ryerson's e-learning system was recently upgraded to Blackboard version 7.3. Find out more about new features...
Vulnerability in web browser for Blackberry OS ver. 6
Vulnerability in the web browser for Blackberry OS version 6 that could allow malicious websites access to personal information.
Apple Releases Java Updates for Mac OS X 10.5
Apple has released Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 5 to address multiple
vulnerabilities in Java.
Safari 4.0.3 released by Apple to Address Vulnerabilities
Apple has released Safari 4.0.3 for Windows and Mac OS X to address multiple vulnerabilities.
Security Vulnerabilities in Adobe - Patch Available
Patch is available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat Security vulnerabilities
Security Updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1 and earlier versions. Updates are available.
[NEW] Security Updates available for Adobe Reader 9.1.1 and Acrobat 9.1.1
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader 9.1.1 and Acrobat 9.1.1.
Security Vulnerabilities in Adobe
Security Vulnerabilities have been identified in both Adobe Flash Player and  Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
Adobe Releases Hotfixes for ColdFusion and JRun Vulnerabilities
Adobe has released hotfixes to address multiple vulnerabilities in
JRun 4.0 and ColdFusion 8.0.1 and earlier versions.
Potential Vulnerability in Adobe Reader 9.1 and 8.1.4 - Update 04/28/09
A potential vulnerability in Adobe Reader 9.1 and 8.1.4 has been identified. It is under investigation.
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