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Malware is short for «malicious software». Software, files, websites – these can be used to smuggle damaging malware onto a computer. It is only possible to prevent unpleasant surprises if you are aware of the threats.

Pressure on the busy VBZ no. 80 bus route will be somewhat eased, starting in autumn. From 17 September 2018, additional buses will be added to the no. 80 route to the Hönggerberg campus. This has been arranged by agreement between ETH Zurich, public transport operator VBZ, and public transport authority ZVV.

Good scientific practice, management of ETH’s finances, setting up the new School for Continuing Education, information security, procurement, catering and the salary system for doctoral students: ETH Zurich’s Executive Board passed resolutions on all these topics during its most recent sessions. Another matter that was discussed was the annual report from the Associate Vice President for Sustainability.

ETH professor Wilfred van Gunsteren’s term of office as an ombudsman has come to an end, and the Executive Board has selected two prominent individuals to replace him: ETH professor Gerhard Tröster and Hugo Bretscher, ETH’s former Secretary General.

“You can’t say that, it’s far too provocative!” “That’s too wishy-washy, it has to be clear.” “You’ve crossed a line there!”