Archives: Security

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Report phishing button now available on Outlook

ITS has added a new feature to Outlook mail. The “Report Phishing” button allows you to easily report phishing emails. You no longer need to manually forward email messages or attachments to the Service Desk or to phishing@carleton.ca to report a phishing message. By using the button to report phishing attempts, you will be helping... More

Monday, June 28, 2021

Report phishing button coming to Outlook

Next week, be on the lookout for a new addition to your Outlook email! ITS is deploying a “Report Phishing” button that allows you to easily report phishing emails. You no longer need to manually forward email messages or attachments to the Service Desk or phishing@carleton.ca to report a phishing email. By using this button... More

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Beware of account closure and job scam phishing emails circulating on campus

Please beware that there are currently account closure and job scam phishing emails circulating through the Carleton community. The messages may: Indicate that 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... More

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Beware of job scam emails circulating on campus

Please beware that there is currently a job scam email circulating through 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 offering employment through or... More

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Beware of Phishing Emails circulating on campus w/regards to Terminate Office 365 email

Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with the subject of 'PROCESS HAS BEGUN'  and with regards to 'Terminate your Office 365 email'. This email message is a phishing attempt and should be deleted immediately. If you clicked on the link within the email message or have already responded to the email, please... More

Monday, March 22, 2021

Beware of Phishing and Malware emails containing attachments

ITS has received reports of phishing and malware-related emails targeting the Carleton community. These messages include an attachment, most often a Zip file that contains a Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel Document. When opened, this Microsoft Office document will prompt you to enable Macros in order to properly view the message, but will... More

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Phishing Alert!

Please be advised of an identified phishing email campaign targeting Carleton faculty and staff.  The scam could appear to be from Human Resources. The emails may look legitimate or include familiar information related to Carleton University. The attackers are trying to trick our users and get them engaged in discussions.   These emails... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Beware of scam Disciplinary Action emails circulating on campus

ITS has received reports of phishing emails targeting Carleton faculty and staff.  The scam emails appear to be from Human Resources indicating a Disciplinary Action or Oral Warning notice. A sample of the scam email is below. These emails include attachments that are malicious and should not be opened. If you have received this... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Phishing Emails circulating on campus that appear to be from Carleton President

Please beware of recent phishing emails circulating on campus that appear to be from our President in which you are asked to purchase gift cards. These messages are NOT from the President of the university. If you receive a suspicious message, do not click on any links and do not reply. See an example... More

Friday, August 28, 2020

Phishing Emails circulating on campus that appear to be from Payroll

Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus that appear to be from Payroll, with a subject of “August Payroll\Benefit Notice!" This is not from Carleton’s Payroll department. Do not respond to it as it’s a phishing attempt. If you clicked on this link or have already responded to this email, please change your... More

Monday, July 20, 2020

Beware of Scammers calling saying they are from the University

Please beware of telephone calls where the caller indicates that they are calling from Carleton University. Members of the community have reported receiving suspicious calls from individuals pretending to be from the University.  These are a type of phishing scam called vishing. Signs that a telephone call may be a vishing scam: Call display... More

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Phishing Email circulating on campus – Appears to be coming from the President’s Office

Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus that appear to be from the President's Office or President's Office Staff, with the subject of:  "Sexual assault between a student and our staff" See sample of phishing email below:                   This email may have included an attached... More

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