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Changes in Web Accessibility Standards and Siteimprove
Web accessibility continues to be a top priority at Cornell University. If you are involved with university websites in any way, or supervise individuals who are, please note these upcoming changes:
Zoom Webinar Licenses Now Provide Increased Participant Capacities
Zoom has announced significant increases to participant limits for webinar licenses. Specifically, hosts with webinar licenses allowing them to host up to 100 participants will see the limit increased to 500. Similarly, hosts with “Webinar500” licenses will be able to host webinars for up to 1,000 participants.
Help Protect Cornell and Yourself Against Ransomware
Ransomware has been in the news for the past several years and escalating in recent months. These incidents are an important reminder that information and cybersecurity are a shared responsibility. Cornell is constantly probed by cybercriminals, and you have a valuable role in keeping Cornell data and systems secure. Learn more about ransomware and how you can help minimize the likelihood of a breach.
Stay Safe Online During Tax Time
This tax season, be alert for scams targeting taxpayers and especially educational institutions. Stay safe from criminals claiming to be from the IRS and watch out for suspicious or phishy communications. Scams take many forms, including phone calls, texts, and email. Learn how to protect yourself and recognize the signs of fraud.
Microsoft Product Licensing on AWS and Azure Changing June 1, 2022
A change will take effect when Cornell's campus license with Microsoft renews on June 1, 2022.
Auto-Captioning and Transcription Options Available for Cornell Zoom Sessions
Live auto-captioning for Zoom meetings and webinars is available for Cornell Zoom hosts. This free, powerful service uses real-time automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology to deliver in-session captions and live transcripts.
Approvals Functionality Now Available in Cornell Microsoft Teams
Approvals is a native Teams application that lets you easily create, manage, and share approval requests and sign-offs.
Tech Tip: Stop That Phish!
2024 Update: PhishAlarm, a new faster way to report suspicious email to the IT Security Office was made available on all Gmail web and Outlook web, desktop, and mobile interfaces. Cybercriminals increased their efforts during the holidays and around the ongoing pandemic. Protect yourself with helpful phishing awareness resources like Cornell's Phish Bowl and Verified Cornell Communications.
Tech Tip: Data Breach Awareness
How safe are your online accounts? Check to see if you've been compromised by searching for your email address at Have I Been Pwned, a trusted data breach reporting service.