Update Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows by July 11

Windows users are encouraged to update their Cisco AnyConnect VPN as soon as possible due to a security vulnerability found in the software.

Starting July 11, if you have not updated your software to the newest version, it will be automatically upgraded the next time you connect to AnyConnect VPN.

This update will address a security vulnerability and ensure the highest level of security for your VPN connection. Click here for information about the software update and detailed instructions.

Please note that this vulnerability and update does not impact MacOS, Linux, Android, or iOS. Users of these operating systems do not need to update their software and will not receive the automatic update.

Please contact UTS if you have any questions or require support.

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<p class="xmsolistparagraph">Windows users are encouraged to update their Cisco AnyConnect VPN as soon as possible due to a security vulnerability found in the software.</p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><strong>Starting July 11, if you have not updated your software to the newest version, it will be automatically upgraded the next time you connect to AnyConnect VPN. </strong></p>
<p class="elementtoproof">This update will address a security vulnerability and ensure the highest level of security for your VPN connection. <a href="https://uts.mcmaster.ca/services/computers-printers-and-software/virtual-private-networking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here for information about the software update and detailed instructions.</a></p>
Please note that this vulnerability and update <strong>does not impact MacOS, Linux, Android, or iOS.</strong> Users of these operating systems do not need to update their software and will not receive the automatic update.

<a href="https://uts.mcmaster.ca/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please contact UTS</a> if you have any questions or require support.

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