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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about website safety, starting with social media. With so many of us using social media today, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password. The... More
Thursday, October 19, 2017
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. Today we’re talking about protecting your Carleton credentials. If you have used your Carleton credentials on sites outside of Carleton, your account information is at... More
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. This week we’re talking about passwords. You are responsible for the safety of your own accounts. Here are some tips to help you keep your password... More
Monday, October 16, 2017
Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "Subject: #INTERAC e-Transfer from Canada Revenue Agency System#" and appears to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This is a phishing attempt / email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not open the attachment and do not... More
Thursday, October 12, 2017
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. Today we’re talking about protecting university data. Portable storage devices – USBs, memory cards, removable or external hard drives and CDs/DVDs, Smartphones, tablets, iPods... More
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. We all have a key role to play in keeping our home computers and personal devices secure online. We also play a big part in keeping our businesses safe from cyber threats. To learn more about Cyber Security Awareness Month, check out the Get Cyber Safe and the Stay Safe... More
Thursday, October 5, 2017
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. Today we’re talking about phishing emails. If you receive an email from an address you don’t recognize, your first thought should be: is this email legitimate?... More
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Email has become such an essential part of life that many people now choose to send a message rather than make a phone call. It's a means to stay in touch with friends, communicate with colleagues, receive order confirmations when you shop online, read e-newsletters and find out about promotions from companies you trust.... More
Monday, October 2, 2017
Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "Case ID-FL39VCB0" and also appears to be from Information Technology service, Carleton University. This is a phishing attempt / email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not open the attachment and do not provide your email and/or account... More
Friday, September 29, 2017
Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "IT service: Email address changed successfully" and appears to be from Information Technology service, Carleton University. This is a phishing attempt / email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not open the attachment and do not provide... More
Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "You have heard of Bitcoin by now..." and appears to be from Carleton University. This is a phishing attempt/email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not open the attachment and do not provide your email and/or account information.... More
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Next month we will be participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month. This is a time to help protect ourselves against a wide range of online threats. Our month long campaign is designed to help you better understand the cyber threats you face online and the simple steps you can take to minimize those risks.... More
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