Many York email users are being sent targeted phishing messages that direct you to a login page that is a close forgery of the Microsoft Office 365 login. The message is fraudulent and should be deleted. The website it directs you to is designed to look like the Microsoft 0365 login screen in order to steal your York […]
Advisories & Alerts
Phish Alert - Server Migration/Account Protection Exercise Notification
The email below is a phishing attack. If you see it in your inbox, please report it using the Phishing Button! ****** York University | Information Technology Services York - Server Migration / Account Protection Exercise Notification: To: York Faculty & Staff Email Account Users Server Migration/Account Protection Update: A request has been opened on […]
Phish Alert - Dear Yorku.Ca User
If you see this email in your inbox, delete it. Stay Vigilant!!!
Phish Alert - Email Quarantine
Deceitful email with the sole purpose to steal your credentials. If you find it in your inbox, report it using the Phish button.
Phish Alert - Your account access has been restricted
Watch for this phish email that made the rounds earlier this afternoon. If you see it, report it using the Phish button!
Stay Secure-File Sharing
Happy Thursday, Yorkies! The week is almost done, and today we'll talk about a feature hackers have been attempting to abuse for decades- file sharing. Ever gotten an Airdrop you wish you didn't see? Maybe you attempted to download a game only to infect your computer with malware? If you've ever been in those scenarios, […]
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 […]
Stay Secure- Smartphones
Happy Tuesday, York University! Hope you didn't get fooled yesterday! Today's topic is one that is relevant to the vast majority of us- smartphones. While these miniature computers are capable of more processing than normal computers could twenty years ago, this makes them vulnerable to hacking attacks, just like PCs. Combined with a smartphone's portability […]
Stay Secure- VoIP
Voice calls over the internet have become almost ubiquitous with software such as Skype, Discord, and even Facebook Messenger supporting it. Before all of those, however, Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, was the first method of voice communication across the internet. There are some dangers inherent to VoIP usage, however, and we're going to […]
Stay Secure- Online Auctions
Hope you're having a great Friday, York! To continue from our last post, let's talk about online auctions. Websites like eBay allow us to host auctions on any item we wish in the digital space, but with this practice come risks as well. Unknown sellers: Anyone can set up an auction online. Only bid on auctions […]
