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 […]
Announcement
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.
CYBER SECURITY NEWS - The 5 Phases of a Ransomware attack
CYBER SECURITY NEWS - How to spot a PHISH
CYBER SECURITY NEWS - Timeline of a Phish
Job scams targeting students
How does earning $600 - $1000 per week for a part-time job sound? Not too bad heh? Before you reply to any unsolicited job related emails or provide personal information, ask yourself if the job is too good to be true. Do your due diligence and be wary of the tactics used by the job […]
New Enhancement on Passport York to Improve Password Security
The increasing number of data breaches has raised the importance of being vigilant with our online accounts. Data breaches and system compromises impact not only the targeted organizations but also other institutions where people have access to computing resources and sensitive data. To ensure the safety of the York data asset, UIT Information Security has […]
Netflix Data Breach
A list of Netflix credentials was publicly made available on the Internet earlier today, make sure to change your password and keep your account and information safe! To read more go to ow.ly/cKna30hVImh