Thursday, March 19, 2020Phishing Email/Scam – Coronavirus – Appears to be from the World Health OrganizationPlease beware of phishing email scams, which appear to be from the "The World Health Organization (WHO)", or other health officials and are about the Coronavirus. The messages may suggest clicking on a link or reply to email to make donations. These emails should be deleted immediately. See sample below: ... MoreFriday, March 13, 2020Increase in COVID-19-themed spam, malware, phishing & fake websites – Please use caution when visiting websitesBeware of an increase in corona-themed spam, malware, phishing and fake websites circulating on the Internet. Please use caution when visiting websites and while looking for information on the COVID-19 virus. Examples: Offers for vaccines, cures and tests, including any mobile apps that claim to offer in home testing Offers related to insurance,... MoreMonday, February 24, 2020Beware of Phishing Emails that appear to be from a Carleton University Dean, Chair or Director!Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus that appear to be from either the President, Dean, Chair, Director or other senior management at Carleton University. Often these messages will be sent from a free email service such as gmail or outlook, rather than a University provided email account. The email address may include... MoreThursday, February 20, 2020New Phishing Campaign – Appears to be from the MacOdrum LibraryWARNING: Active Phishing Campaign Target: Student/Faculty/Staff Risk: Loss of credentials From: Appears to be from the library If you receive this phishing email below, please delete it immediately. If you have already responded to this email, please change your MyCarleton One (MC1) password immediately. If you require assistance, please... MoreThursday, February 6, 2020Phishing Email/Scam – Coronavirus – appears to be from Health OfficialsPlease beware of phishing email scams, which appear to be from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other health officials and are about the Coronavirus. The messages may suggest clicking on a link or to download a document or report, or to respond for more information. These emails should be deleted... MoreMonday, January 27, 2020Phishing/Scam – appears to be from Carleton University – “JOB OPPORTUNITY”Please beware of ongoing ‘JOB OPPORTUNITY’ scams circulating online and through email. The latest appears to be from Carleton University. Sample of this phishing/scam email: These scams request that a student communicate using their Carleton email address. If student responds, they are then contacted by potential... MoreFriday, January 17, 2020Phishing Email/Scam – “INTERAC e-Transfer is waiting for the student” – appears to be from CRAPlease beware of this new phishing/scam which appears to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and that an INTERAC e-Transfer is waiting for the student. This campaign is currently targeting students, in an attempt to steal your personal information such as your Social Insurance Number (SIN), Address, email, credit card information, and other... MoreMonday, January 13, 2020Phishing Email – Appears to be from our Carleton PresidentBe 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: Catch Up Attachment: No If you receive the above phishing email, please delete it immediately. If you have already... MoreFriday, January 10, 2020Microsoft End of Support for Windows Server 2008/2008R2 and Windows 7 Operating SystemOn Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support for the Windows Server 2008/2008R2 or Windows 7 Operating System Any Windows 7 system found on the CUNET domain on January 15, 2020 will have their computer account disabled and will no longer have access to CUNET domain resources. Users will no... MoreThursday, January 9, 2020Phishing Emails circulating on Campus – “Part-Time Personal Assistant Needed”Please beware of ongoing ‘Part-time Job Offer’ scams circulating online and through email. The latest has a subject of "Part-Time Personal Assistant Needed". Sample of this phishing email: These scams request that a student communicate using their Carleton email address. If student responds,... MoreWednesday, January 8, 2020Phishing Email circulating on campus – Appears to be from the MacOdrum LibraryPlease beware of phishing emails circulating on campus which appears to be from the University Library. This campaign is currently targeting 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.... MoreFriday, December 20, 2019Phishing Emails that appear to be ‘from a safe sender’We are starting to see a new tactic with recent phishing messages, where the attacker tries to convince the user that the messages are from a safe sender, see example below: Please note that this is not a legitimate notice or message provided by the University’s email systems, and should not be... MoreTuesday, October 22, 20195 Tips to Keep your Passwords Safe and SecureIt’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... MoreTuesday, October 8, 2019Cyber Security Awareness Month – How to Spot a Phishing AttemptIt’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... MoreMonday, September 30, 2019October is Cyber Security Awareness MonthIt'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... MoreFriday, September 13, 2019Beware of Phishing Emails circulating on Campus – Appears to be from the University LibraryPlease 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.... MoreFriday, September 6, 2019Re-emerging Telephone Scam Targeting International studentsInternational 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... MoreThursday, September 5, 2019Phishing Email circulating on campus with Subject of: Outlook system updateBe 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... MoreThursday, August 29, 2019Phishing Email Circulating on Campus – Appears to be from Carleton PresidentBe 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... MoreThursday, August 15, 2019myDesktop is Now cuDesktopOn 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... MoreWednesday, August 7, 2019University of Ottawa and Carleton University IT Departments Join Forces to Combat Cyber Security ThreatsThe 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... MoreTuesday, August 6, 2019Changes Coming to MyCarletonOneOver the August 16th weekend we will be replacing the current system that powers MyCarletonOne with Oracle Identity Management (OIM). Once the new system is in place you can expect to see a new myone.carleton.ca login page and the next time you login to change your password, you will be required to select new security questions.... MoreThursday, August 1, 20195 Ways to Spot a Phishing AttemptEmail phishing scams can trick you into opening attachments or giving up personal information. They appear to be emails from organizations or companies you trust, but they're often the gateway to data breaches or identity theft. 5 Ways to Recognize a Phishing Attempt It asks you for your password or directs you to a web... MoreThursday, July 18, 2019New 15 Minute Lock Screen Policy on CUNET Connected SystemsOn Tuesday July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., ITS will be implementing a new policy to lock computer screens after 15 minutes of inactivity. This industry standard configuration will be applied to all faculty and staff Windows workstations and laptops that are connected to the CUNET domain. This change will address a security concern of... MoreTuesday, July 16, 2019Beware of Phishing Emails circulating on campus – subject lines contain “Documents Pending” & “SUMMER PART-TIME JOBS OPPORTUNITY”!Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with a subject line containing "Documents Pending" & "SUMMER PART-TIME JOBS OPPORTUNITY". These are phishing emails and should be deleted immediately. Do not click on the link within the body of the message and do not reply or respond to the message. If you have already... MoreFriday, June 28, 2019Beware of Phishing Email circulating on campus – subject contains “Part-time/Job opportunity”!Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with a subject of "Part-time/Job opportunity" and appears to be from CMAIL accounts. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. Do not click on the link within the body of the message and do not reply or respond to the message. If you have... MoreTuesday, June 25, 2019Beware of Phishing Email circulating on campus – Appears to be from our Carleton University President!Beware of phishing emails circulating on campus that appear to be from the Carleton's President, and includes an attachment with a link to another website'. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. The attachment includes a link to a website which will collect your credentials, and/or personal information. Do not respond... MoreTuesday, June 18, 2019Beware of Phishing Email circulating on campus – Appears to be from ITS Service Desk!Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of "Enrollment : {Salary Increment } Application" and appears to be from the ITS Service Desk. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. Do not click on the link within the body of the message and do not reply or respond... MoreTuesday, May 28, 2019Beware of Phishing Email circulating on campus – Appears to be from Carleton University Dean, Chair or Director!Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of "Are you Available" and "Good Morning" and appear to be from either the President, Dean, Chair, Director or other senior management at Carleton University. These are phishing emails and should be deleted immediately. If you respond to these messages, you may be asked to... MoreFriday, May 17, 2019Reimbursements of Personal Mobile Cellular Expenses Ceasing Effective June 1st, 2019Effective June 1st, 2019, Carleton will no longer reimburse personal mobile/cellular plans charged to operating or ancillary funds. As per the Acquisition of Wireless Cellular Services Policy, the majority of employees who require a mobile device will need to transfer to Carleton’s Corporate plan. This policy, which came into effect April... MoreMonday, May 13, 2019Changes Are Coming to Carleton.caFour years ago, we redesigned the Carleton.ca home page and it has served us well by bringing in over 100,000 visitors each month. However, four years is a long time in the digital world and we are happy to say that it’s time for a fresh new look. When approaching the refresh, the Department... MoreThursday, May 9, 2019Changes to Mobile Services BillingA recently approved policy includes some changes to mobile services billing which may impact those that are not on the Carleton Corporate plan and are being reimbursed for a personal plan for university business. Effective June 1, 2019 Carleton will no longer reimburse personal plans. Employees who require a mobile device to their job... MoreWednesday, May 8, 2019The Carleton Home Page is Getting a RefreshFour years ago, we redesigned Carleton.ca and it has served us well by bringing in over 100,000 visitors each month. However, four years is a long time in the digital world and we are happy to say that it’s time for an update. When approaching the redesign, the Department of University Communications and the... MoreThursday, April 25, 2019External Email Tagging Being Implemented to Combat PhishingAt Carleton we often see phishing emails that appear to be from @carleton.ca addresses, when in fact they are fake accounts created with malicious intent. These emails often encourage the recipient to click on a link and provide sensitive information, like their username and password. To better protect Carleton staff, faculty, and students against... MoreTuesday, April 16, 2019Beware of Phishing/scams – Offer to win a $1000 gift card or 5 year Netflix SubscriptionBeware of phishing/scam emails circulating on campus with "offer to win a $1000 gift card, from various stores and services (Walmart, Amazon, Costco, or 5 year Netflix subscription) for completing a "survey". This type of email is a scam and should be ignored and deleted immediately. Do not respond to the message, do not... More« Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 … Page 25 Next » Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/its/?p=12364