Archives: security notice

Friday, May 2, 2014

UPDATE: Internet Explorer Security Vulnerability

Microsoft has released a patch for the Internet Explorer vulnerability that was disclosed on Monday, April 28th. ITS will be pushing out the patch to all CUNET workstations starting today, Friday, May 2nd. We ask that you install this patch and reboot as soon as you are notified the patch is available on your... More

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Recent Secure Website Vulnerability: Heartbleed

On Tuesday April 8, a secure website vulnerability, known as Heartbleed, was disclosed.  The bug affects the software which is used in establishing an encrypted link between web servers and a browser. Once the vulnerability was disclosed a fix was issued.  ITS is currently implementing the fix to our servers and we believe that... More

Monday, January 27, 2014

Latest Phishing Attempt: Dear Webmail User

If you have received an email with the subject of ’Dear Webmail User’, do not click on the link in the body of the message and do not reply to it.  This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. If you have already clicked on the link or responded to this email, please change your... More

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Computer Virus Seen on Campus Workstations

A new type of computer virus, called Ransomware, has been discovered on campus workstations.  Ransomware viruses lock access to documents in an attempt to extort money.  If your files have been compromised, do not pay the virus author and contact the ITS Service Desk. To protect yourself from computer viruses: Keep your system up... More

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Phishing Attempt with Subject of “Carleton Emergency Notice”

If you have received an email with the subject of  'Carleton Emergency Notice' and which appears to be from Carleton University, do not click on the link in the body of the message and do not reply to it. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. If you have already clicked on... More

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Notice on the Use of Portable Storage Devices

Portable Storage Devices (PSDs) are small, portable devices capable of storing and transferring data. They include USB/Flash drives, smart phones, iPods, and portable hard drives. The portability of data in the digital age is convenient, however, these small media types are often not protected appropriately. If the PSD is lost or left unattended,... More

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Virus on the Network Drives has been Cleaned Up!

The virus that was detected on the Network Drives earlier today (11:30 am)  has now been cleared up.  Network drives are once again secure and available for normal use.  Thank you for your... More

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Virus / Phishing Attempt with Subject of ‘Scanned Image from a Xerox WorkCentre’

If you have received an email with the subject of "Scanned Image from a Xerox WorkCentre”, which includes attachment, please do not open the attachment, or click on the link within the body of the message this is a virus!  Once the attachment is opened, it will launch an exe file that will infect your... More

Monday, May 16, 2011

Blocking Windows Remote Desktop

ITS will be blocking Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) at the Campus Internet border. After August 1st, if you wish to access your workstation from off campus, please use the Virtual Private Network (VPN)... More

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