Archives: Security

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Where, Why and How Phishing Happens

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Watch this page for helpful tips and tricks, and enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Awareness Month... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: What to Do If You Get Phished!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair of Airpods or Ravens merch. What is phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that leverages fraudulent emails, SMS texts, and phone calls to deploy malicious software... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Cyber Security Month 2022 is Here!

Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Month contest. Cyber Security Month is back this October! It’s a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online. This year’s theme is Fight... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Secure your Apple Devices with the Latest Updates!

Apple has just released iOS 16.0 and iPadOS 15.7. To keep your Apple devices secure, ensure you are running the latest OS versions! What do I need to do? Phone or iPad: Go to Settings  > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates Mac: Go to Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… >  ☑... More

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Students: Stay Safe Online by Watching for Our Simulated Phishing Emails

This January, Carleton students will begin receiving safe and simulated phishing emails, automatically generated by our systems, to help them better recognize what a phishing email might look like. These emails will be modelled after real-life emails that have arrived in Carleton email inboxes in the past. If a student clicks on a link... More

Friday, October 22, 2021

CSAM 2021: Learn to stay safe on social media

Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! It's the final week of Cyber Security Awareness Month, and there's no better time than now to review your personal cyber safety practices when it comes to social media. Here are some important things to think... More

Friday, October 15, 2021

CSAM 2021: Cyber security tips for students

Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Cyber Security Awareness Month is a great opportunity for Carleton students to sharpen their cyber security skills. Regardless of your level of technological expertise, following a few fundamental best practices will help you stay safe... More

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

CSAM 2021: Protect yourself from ransomware

Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! As Cyber Security Awareness Month continues, it's a great opportunity to brush up on your understanding of how to stay safe from ransomware and other types of malware. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of... More

Friday, October 8, 2021

CSAM 2021: Stay safe online by watching for our simulated phishing emails

Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Phishing is a cyber crime that uses tactics like deceptive emails, websites, and text messages to steal confidential information from individuals or organizations. Cyber criminals use stolen information like addresses, names, and social... More

Friday, October 1, 2021

CSAM 2021 is here! Enrol for our new Security Awareness Course now

Did you know that Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) takes place each October? It's a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online. This year, Carleton is marking the occasion by launching its new Security Awareness Course, which is open to members of Carleton community now!... More

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Beware of Employment Offer scam emails circulating on campus

Please beware that there is currently an employment scam email targeting students and staff circulating throughout the Carleton community. These scams typically offer jobs as personal assistants, secret shoppers or marketers. They may request that you visit a website or send an email to apply for a job.  The messages may be masquerading as... More

Monday, September 13, 2021

Account closure and job scam phishing emails circulating on campus

Please be aware there are currently account closure and job scam phishing emails circulating through the Carleton community. The messages may: Indicate a university-related account or access to a university service will be disabled, terminated, or closed unless you submit information or login to a website to keep the account active. Offer jobs as... More

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