Friday, November 22, 2019

Duo Two-Factor Authentication Coming to the Intranet

Starting next week, the Intranet (i.carleton.ca) will be added to the list of services protected by Duo two-factor authentication. As the university works to move more employee information into the Intranet, such as pension statements, it is imperative that proper security measures are in place. For the 2400 individuals who have signed up for... More

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

5 Tips to Keep your Passwords Safe and Secure

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about passwords. We are all responsible for the safety of our own accounts, whether they be our banking credentials, email credentials, or MyCarletonOne credentials. Here are some tips to help you keep your accounts safe and secure: Enable two-factor authentication. This is the... More

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Cyber Security Awareness Month – How to Spot a Phishing Attempt

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about email. Email is one of the easiest ways for cyber criminals to target ordinary citizens.  Here are a few risks to be aware of when it comes to your email: A weak email account password could leave your personal information vulnerable -  create... More

Monday, September 30, 2019

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

It's almost Cyber Security Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October, we will be talking about the cyber threats we all face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. One simple thing you can do today - if you haven't yet - is to enable two-factor authentication on your MyCarletonOne... More

Friday, September 13, 2019

Beware of Phishing Emails circulating on Campus – Appears to be from the University Library

Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus which appears to be from the University Library. This campaign targets Faculty/Staff and Students in an attempt to steal credentials by trying to convince them that they need to authenticate in order to renew access to Library resources, or to prevent access or accounts from expiring.... More

Friday, September 6, 2019

Re-emerging Telephone Scam Targeting International students

International students in Canada are reporting that they have been targets of a re-emerging telephone scam whereby individuals claiming to be employees of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are asking them for personal information and/or money or risk deportation. In more sophisticated versions of the scam, the individual also... More

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Phishing Email circulating on campus with Subject of: Outlook system update

Be on the lookout, for a phishing email circulating on campus, that appears to come from IT Support. This is a phishing email: Source:  External Subject Line:  Outlook system update Suspicious link:  Yes                 If you have already responded to this message, please change your MyCarleton One... More

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Phishing Email Circulating on Campus – Appears to be from Carleton President

Be on the lookout, in your inbox, for a phishing email from an external address posing as our President and Vice-Chancellor. This is a phishing email: Source:  External Subject Line:  Required Annual Notices Attachment:  Yes                       If you have already responded to this... More

Thursday, August 15, 2019

myDesktop is Now cuDesktop

On August 15, ITS upgraded Carleton’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).  As part of this upgrade, the name has changed from myDesktop to cuDesktop. Users will also notice slight enhancements to the interface, performance improvements, and an updated image to Windows 10 with the latest software. Please note: after launching the VDI you may... More

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

University of Ottawa and Carleton University IT Departments Join Forces to Combat Cyber Security Threats

The University of Ottawa and Carleton University have signed a memorandum to collaborate and coordinate on cyber security incident management. “We have a responsibility to protect our institutions information systems and data against constantly evolving cybersecurity threats.  By coordinating our efforts, we can work together to tackle our... More

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