There will be a shutdown of normal electrical power within the 1300 York Avenue building on Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 a.m. for 8 to 10 hours.

Note that regular SMARTDesk hours will be affected during this maintenance:

• The SMARTDesk will not open at 12 p.m.
• The SMARTDesk is expected to open at 4:30 p.m. and close at regular time - 8 p.m.
• Check the ITS Alerts page for the most up-to-date information

We appreciate your understanding during this maintenance and ask you to plan accordingly.

Fewer things are as panic-inducing as your computer crashing in the middle of working on an important file. Whether it’s due to a hardware malfunction, ransomware, a stolen device, or spilling your morning coffee on your laptop, losing data is stressful, but preventable with the right tools!

As part of the construction of the Feil Family Student Center, the Library's 24/7 Study Room will not be accessible through the back door from May 17 - June 5. To accommodate students and residents who have 24-hour access, the Library will be accessible, via the front door only, overnight. The SMARTDesk will be staffed by Security during these hours, and only patrons with WCM and/or NYPH-Weill ID cards that automatically open the gates will be allowed to enter.

Security experts recently discovered a flaw in Intel chips that could compromise the security of your Mac. This flaw, known as ZombieLoad, can allow an unauthorized user to access your device, see information like websites you are visiting in real-time, and access your passwords.

Apple has released updates for macOS Mojave (10.14.x), macOS High Sierra (10.13.x), and macOS Sierra (10.12.x).

Microsoft recently announced security updates for devices running Windows XP, 7, and 2003 after discovering a “wormable” security issue that could become a major malware threat. If not resolved, an unauthorized user could access a device running any of the aforementioned operating systems and install programs, change data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Join us for a great new schedule of demonstrations for faculty, staff, and students. Each week, our experts will showcase various software and tools, and answer your questions on how these resources can help you with your work at WCM. 

Upcoming schedule and topics

During the month of May, we’ll be hosting these topics. Download our flyer to keep at your desk:  

Recently, a number of phishing emails with the subject lines “URGENT REQUEST” and “Are you on campus” have been sent to the WCM community with malicious intent. These emails are sent by Gmail users trying to impersonate WCM users. 

Sample fraud emails

Thursday, April 25, 2019

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Weill Cornell Library Surface Hub

1300 York Avenue, New York, NY

Hosted by the Clinical & Translational Science Center