A reminder from the Dean of the College of Engineering that certain types of e-mail messages sent by UW Faculty and Staff using UW computer systems violate state policy. Network Monitoring We are watching network traffic, but usually we're asleep at the wheel. Follow this link to find out exactly what we're keeping an eye on when we wake up. About logs of web requests and user-tracking cookies. Once you've installed an anti-virus program on your computer, you need to be sure it stays current .
Viruses are real.
But if you happen to receive an email warning about a virus, it might just be a hoax. Read this before you help perpetuate it. The law covers mail sent to any computer located in Washington state, or to a Washington state resident. The burden is placed on the sender to know where their email messages will go. An FTC publication on the growing problem of unsolicited email and fraud.