[PEN-L:27157] From those folks at the SS

["Ann Li" <annzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I received this from one of my schools' IT departments:
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The U.S. Department of Education has disseminated information to colleges
and
universities regarding a computer security alert from the U.S. Secret
Service.  The
alert describes the undetected storage of "key logging" programs on campus
PCs
at a several colleges and universities in the United States. These programs
record
and transmit all keystrokes entered by the computer user.  The objective is
to capture
passwords, credit card numbers and other confidential information.

These "key logging" programs can be distributed by floppy disk, CD or via
email
attachments.  Our email server will block programs sent via email before
they
reach the user.  However, we advise users not to introduce floppy disks, CDs
or
other media to their PCs unless they are from a trusted source.  For
additional
information, please browse to the web site listed below.

Please note:  There is no evidence that these programs have been installed
on any
of our campus computers.  However, if you believe there is a need to check
your PC
and would like assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk .


http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0621SecretService.html