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Microsoft to Block Three Additional File Types in Email Attachments
By the end of October, Microsoft will block three additional file types (.iso, .cab, and .jnlp) when attached to Office 365 email messages. Files of these types will be stripped from any messages delivered to the email recipient. This step is being taken by Microsoft to further reduce incidents of malware infection.
Two-Step Login Will Update Its Mobile App - October 2021
Duo, the vendor for Two-Step Login, will launch a new user interface (UI) for its iOS and Android mobile apps in mid-October. This change will make it easier for you to enroll, authenticate, and troubleshoot Two-Step Login. Watch the new Duo Mobile App Video, read more about Duo's changes, or see the Administrators' Guide.
Final Notice: Microsoft Outlook’s Clutter to be Retired Sunday, October 10, 2021
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Clutter, Outlook's now-deprecated option for prioritizing email messages, will be removed from any Cornell email accounts where it is still active. To learn about the current best practices for sorting messages in Outlook, visit Focused Inbox.
Perceptive Content Upgrading to Version EP4 October 15-17, 2021
The Perceptive Content document management system will be undergoing a major version upgrade to the EP4 version on the weekend of October 15-17. Perceptive will be unavailable beginning at 4pm on Friday October 15, 2021. The system will be live on the new version Monday, October 18, 2021 at 9am.
Siteimprove Accessibility NextGen Update
Siteimprove, the tool used at Cornell to check for web accessibility issues, will be updated to use Accessibility NextGen on August 27, 2021. Some of the most important changes include setting a new site target, potential issues, changes to how sites are scored, and new tools to check recurring content.
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.
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.