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Tips on handling phishing email

Phishing is a type of social engineering attacks often being used to steal users’ personal data such as login credentials, credit card information, phone number, etc. Phishers usually masquerade as a trusted entity and dupe a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message.

SPSS software latest version releases

The SPSS v.28 is now available. Departments acquired SPSS licenses may update its latest version for teaching and learning and research purposes if necessary. For enquiries regarding the SPSS licence arrangements, please contact Ms Peggie Lau at Extn. 2413.

Workshops on ‘IT Support for Research’ – Grafana & Basic R

In October, 2 new workshops cover fundamental on Grafana and Basic R will be organized for PolyU researchers to build awareness on open software tools that help to manage and present research data and findings.

TLIT workshops in October open for registration

A list of TLIT workshops covering various topics such as practical use of Turnitin and MS Excel, animation production at both beginner and intermediate levels and game development at basic level will be organized in October.

Smart Meter Solution for Student Halls of Residence

A new smart meter solution was launched to both Hung Hom and Homantin Student Halls of Residence to facilitate the operation of electric appliances in halls.

Remote access to licensed software in SCC via vSCC

The Student Computer Centre (SCC) is located on the 3rd and 4th floor of the Li Ka Shing Tower. Students can leverage licensed software installed at SCC machines remotely via Virtual Student Computer Centre (vSCC).

IT security online training course – Module 13 is available for students

A new module of the IT Security Online Training Course for students is now available on LEARN@PolyU. This new module provides smart tips to protect yourself against Ransomware.

mySurvey 1.0 will be phased out soon

Following the completion of the launch of mySurvey 2.0 in January 2021, mySurvey 1.0 will be phased out on 31 December 2021.

IT Online ServiceDesk

As communicated in the June issue of ITS eNewsletter, a new one-stop platform for logging and tracking IT-related support requests ‘IT Online ServiceDesk’ has been launched

Get ready for the hybrid mode teaching & learning

A series of webinars and on-site demo sessions has been organised in August to facilitate teaching instructors and assistants, CLOs of academic department