News

November 2022

by Colin Yeung (OCIO)

ransomware
​ What is ransomware? [1] [2] Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. By encrypting these files and demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key, cybercriminals place individuals ...

July 2022

by Tim Chu and Dr Crusher Wong (OCIO)

zoom
Feedback shows that many colleagues found the news article on Zoom focus mode ( Ref: IT News on 30 March 2022) helpful for exam invigilation. In this article, we shall introduce new and enhanced features for CityU users provided by the Canvas-Zoom integration upgraded on 24 May 2022. Details of the ...

March 2022

by Ming Leung and Dr Crusher Wong (OCIO)

zoom focus mode
With the rapid shift of education delivery from face-to-face to online during the COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning tools have become essential for daily teaching and learning activities. When it comes to examinations, teachers dream of a subject-adaptive solution that is safe, reliable and fair ...