Zoom has released version 5.1.3 to address a critical vulnerability. If you have the Zoom client installed on a windows 7 system, please update as soon as possible. Click here to manually download the latest client version.
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Advisory Notice - Check for the latest Zoom Client Update
Users should be prompted for this mandatory update upon logging into the Zoom desktop application. However, we encourage you to manually check that you have the most current version of the Zoom application installed. To ensure your application is up to date, please follow these steps - […]
Advisory Security Notice: Defending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scams
Please remain vigilant for cybersecurity scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Do not install Android or Apple related software with COVID-19 Heat Map Patient Tracking or go […]
Advisory Security Notice: Fraud targeting Covid-19 researchers
We have been advised by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) of an active, sophisticated cyber campaign targeting COVID-19 researchers. The campaign begins with phishing email and includes the use of ransomware that could hinder research activity. The CCCS are asking researchers, especially those working on COVID-19 related research, to exercise elevated levels of […]
Community notice on recent email scams, February 26, 2020
Please be aware of recent scams that have targeted numerous York community members. The Information Security office is alerting the community while actively working to flag such messages as suspicious. Gift Card Scam The Gift Card Scam lures employees into buying gift cards through spoofed emails and text messages. It normally begins with a short […]
Malicious email - Assault that transpired during the holidays
A malicious email was reported this morning. The attachment contains a virus that when it is opened, can potentially infect your computer. Please delete if you see it in your inbox. If you opened the attachment, please report it to your local IT support group or email askit@yorku.ca.
Malicious Email Alert - Invoicely services notification
A malspam with the subject line "invoicely services notification" was seen this morning. It contained a link to download a malicious file from Google Docs. If you see it in your inbox, please delete.
