Archives: Students

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Spotlight on IT: Autonomous Vehicles

Welcome to Carleton’s ITS newsletter, Spotlight on IT. We spotlight different trends and topics in the information technology world. If you know someone who would like to receive this newsletter send them here to subscribe! The age of driverless vehicles is quickly moving from futuristic dream to present-day reality. This month’s Spotlight is... More

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Protect your Social Media Accounts

With so many of us using social media, sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password. The longer it is, the more secure it will be. Use a different password for each of your... More

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Tips for Safe Online Banking

Banks use comprehensive safeguards to protect the integrity and security of your information and financial transactions. If you choose to bank online you need to do the same.  Here are some tips to bank safely: Pick a strong password. Online Banking passwords must be unique and complex. It is highly recommended that you change... More

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Change your Password Regularly

We want to remind you to change your MyCarletonOne password at least once per term.  It’s also good practice to change your personal passwords regularly. Remember, you are responsible for the safety of your own accounts. Never share your password with others and never respond to email requests for your password, even if the... More

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Beware of Phishing Emails – Appear to be from other Carleton Students

Beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "Part-Time Personal Assistant Needed" and appears to be from other Carleton Students. This is a phishing email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link in the body and do not provide your email and/or account... More

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Data Privacy

The increased use of mobile technologies allows users to access and use sensitive University data from any location. There are a wide variety of smartphones and tablet computers that can process and store data. To protect this data, the University must ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and maintained. Here are eight controls... More

Monday, January 8, 2018

New Semester. New Password.

If you receive an email message asking you to provide your userid and password, do not respond to it. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. Phishing is the criminal process of attempting to gather personal information such as userids, passwords, and credit or banking details. If you have already responded... More

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Spotlight on IT: 2017 Year in Review

This special edition of Spotlight on IT focuses on all the great work done in our IT department over the past year. We wanted to share what we have been up to in our efforts to support and grow IT at Carleton University. We have just released our 2017 Year in Review. This report... More

Monday, December 4, 2017

Beware of Spam/Phishing Emails circulating on Campus!

Please beware of spam/phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "MetroFax message from "5143352227" - 7 page(s)." This is spam. Please disregard and delete immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link in the body and do not provide your email and/or account information. If you have already clicked... More

Friday, December 1, 2017

Prevent Device Theft

Theft on campus accounts for tens of thousands of dollars worth of personal and university property loss every year. Along with the financial burden comes the loss of valuable personal and academic information. To protect your laptop: Most laptop theft occurs when devices are left unattended.  To prevent laptop theft: Never leave your laptop... More

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Beware of Phishing Emails circulating on Campus!

Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "Re-validate Your Account Now" and appears to be from  IT Department. This is a phishing attempt / email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link in the body and do not provide your email... More

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Be wary of spam and phishing

Be wary of unsolicited email that asks for personal information, or tries to convince you to click on a web link to update personal information.  These are often  phishing emails. How can you tell if an email is a phishing attempt? It asks you for your password or directs you to a webform asking... More

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