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 […]
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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 […]
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Payroll Fraud Scam
Information Security has received reports of a scam targeting the Human Resource department. In this latest incident, the fraudster spoofed a staff name and requested to change the direct deposit banking information of the employee paycheck into an account controlled by the fraudster. Detail of the scam email The fraudster created a fake email, filled […]
Phish Alert - Office365 Support
The email below was not sent by IT. The perpetrators are trying to steal your information. If you find the email in your inbox, delete it.
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 […]
Stay Secure - Why You Need a Different Password for Each Online Account
Hello, York University! With Spring already here and summer fast approaching, you may be spending more time outdoors. Cybersecurity threats are year-round, however, so take a minute to read! During March, York University's Cybersecurity department has uncovered a scammer's attempt to steal money from an employee. The scammer in question was able to log in […]
Phish Alert - York University: Confirm Email is Active
As of August 13, York University UIT Information Security has detected a Phish Alert targeting York University emails. York University will never ask you to confirm your account's status by clicking on a link.
