IT Cyber Security is dedicated to continuously improving and securing all UFV workstations. For continual protection of devices from major threats, it is important to control the use of commonly exploited applications used on the UFV devices. Many such applications do not require local admin rights to install and run, hence can be easily exploited for access.
What is changing?
The table below lists applications that will be blocked from execution on UFV devices after this change. The applications selected to block at this time are commonly used by attackers for establishing persistent connections and control of desktops. Preventing these applications from running keeps the malicious actors away from moving laterally from machine to machine.
| Software/Publisher Name | What is Blocked? |
| AnyDesk | Application |
| Ultra VNC | All Products from this Publisher |
| Splashtop | All Products from this Publisher |
| Real VNC® | Application |
| TeamViewer | Application |
| LogMeIn Central/Pro | Application |
| LogMeIn Remotely Anywhere | Application |
| LogMeIn Rescue | Application |
| Ammyy Admin | Application |
When one of the above-mentioned applications is run, you might see an error message on your screen “This app has been blocked by your administrator. Contact your system administrator for more info.” If you receive this error message, contact the IT Service Desk at itservicedesk.ufv.ca and we will work to provide an alternative option.
When is this changing?
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Still need more info?
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk at itservicedesk.ufv.ca or call us at local 4610 or 604-864-4610.
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