Change your UD password
Members of campus community must change passwords no later than April 23
2:08 p.m., April 9, 2014--As a result of a recent security vulnerability, the University of Delaware is requiring that all members of the University community change their UDelNet passwords by April 23.
On April 7, researchers announced a security vulnerability in Open SSL (“Heartbleed”) affecting security at over 66 percent of websites around the globe. On April 8, UD installed patches and updated security certificates on UD central servers to fix this vulnerability.
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Even though there is no evidence that any UD servers have surrendered confidential information as a result of the Heartbleed vulnerability, because this vulnerability could have allowed access to password information for an extended period of time before April 8, the University encourages members of the campus community to change their UDelNet, CAS, email, and other central passwords as soon as possible. All passwords must be changed by April 23.
You can select a new password by logging in to www.udel.edu/network. When selecting a new UDelNet password,
- Select a password that is 8 to 30 characters in length.
- Select a password or passphrase that includes at least one character from three of these four categories: Upper case letters, lower case letters, numerals, and any character not listed above (except for a blank space).
For information about best password practices and advice about selecting a new password:
- Use secure passwords, UD Information Technologies help page.
- Create strong passwords, Microsoft Safety and Security Center.
For further information, see UD IT’s Heartbleed website or contact the IT Support Center.