Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in an increase in global cyber threats. While there is no specific threat to York University, we would like to stress the importance of protecting your accounts, devices, and data. Protective steps include: Use multi-factor authentication with your accounts to help verify access. York’s Duo 2FA service is required […]
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Duo Mobile App Getting a New Look
Duo will be rolling out a redesigned version of its mobile app for iOS and Android soon. Version 3 (Current) Version 4 What is […]
Phish Alert: XXX@yorku.ca HAVE PENDING 6 UNDELIVERED EMAILS ON
XXX@yorku.ca HAVE PENDING 6 UNDELIVERED EMAILS ON From: Email Admin Date: Monday, July 26, 2021 3:22 PM
Phish Alert: Undeliverable: ❶✉ Notice Release (5) undelivered messages
Undeliverable: ❶✉ Notice Release (5) undelivered messages From: yorku.ca IT Management <info@mailer.netflix.com> Date: Tue 7/20/2021 1:23 PM
Advisory Notice - York VPN will require Duo 2FA as of July 29th
As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, York’s Virtual Private Network - VPN (Pulse Secure) will require two-factor authentication, Duo 2FA, as of July 29, 2021. On that date, the general use VPNYork service will prompt you for a password as it normally does, but it will also require 2FA validation at […]
Advisory Notice - Critical Windows Vulnerability - Printnightmare
A critical windows vulnerability was announced in the Microsoft print spooler service and exploits are available in the wild. This vulnerability allows an attacker with valid domain credentials to perform local privilege escalation and/or remote code execution on any host running the RPC/print spooler service. Print spooler service should be turned off on systems that […]
Advisory Security Notice: Scam calls targeting international students
We have been advised by the Student Services & International Relations department of an active, sophisticated scam campaign targeting international students. There have been a number of scam calls from individuals claiming to be employees of York University, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Recently, a number of international […]
Information Security Notice: “UNICEF internship program offer” Phishing
A large number of phishing emails were sent to York email accounts, part of a known scam advertising a fake job opportunity i.e. UNICEF internship program. The emails are fraudulent and intended to trick recipients into providing personal information such as a personal (non-YorkU) email address and a phone number. At that point additional correspondence […]
Two-Factor authentication (2FA) enrollments to begin week of February 8, 2021
We are pleased to advise that enrollment of Duo, two-factor authentication will begin week of February 8, starting with activation of those with surname beginning with ‘A’, and proceeding alphabetically until all community members have been enrolled. We expect to complete the process by the end of April 2021. Once your account is activated, you will […]
Cyber Security Advice for Researchers During Covid-19
Following up on the Advisory Security Notice on Fraud Targeting Covid-19 Researchers, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) are reminding COVID-19 researchers to remain vigilant and to stay alert to potential threats affecting their research. The CCCS has provided additional Cyber security guidance. Cyber Security Advice and Guidance for Research and Development Organizations During […]
