Archives: Security

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Think Before You Scan: Protect Yourself from Malicious QR Codes

Quick response (QR) codes are small white squares with two dimensional black markings, similar in look to a barcode. QR codes became more popular and widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering touchless transactions, such as replacing paper menus with a QR code that displays the online menu when scanned. QR codes have also... More

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Cyber Security Month 2023 is Here!

Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Month contest. Cyber Security Month is back this October! It’s a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online.  Watch this website, the Carleton... More

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Students: Enter our Cyber Month Contest for a Chance to Win AirPods and More!

Students! This is your chance win one of two pairs of AirPods or a Ravens swag pack during Cyber Security Month! Two Chances to Win You can enhance your chances of winning by enrolling in two different ways. 1. Enrol in our Brightspace Security Awareness Course Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace... More

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

IOS 16.3.1, MacOS 13.2.1 : Update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

If you only do two things to secure your Apple device(s) against malware, make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! How? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 13 Feb 2023: IPHONE:... More

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Tip: Secure your iPad, iPhone, Mac. Keep your OS up to date

If you can do just two things to secure your device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! What to do? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 14 Dec 2022:... More

Friday, December 9, 2022

Beware of Phishing Attempts

During this time of the year, especially while we are heading towards the holiday season, the number of phishing messages has increased greatly.   ITS wants to remind all members of the Carleton community to be extra vigilant with any email messages you receive, or any websites that you visit.   Phishing attempts may... More

Friday, October 28, 2022

A Student Perspective on our Brightspace Security Awareness Course!

The Security Awareness course, offered through Brightspace, is a complete foundational training program that covers a wide array of cyber security topics. This includes social engineering, information security, incident reporting and recovery, device protection, and internet safety. The course content is designed to empower the Carleton community... More

Friday, October 21, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Putting it All Together

While we are nearing the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month, it is important to remember that cybersecurity threats don’t begin and end in October. For now, there's still time to enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair... More

Friday, October 14, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Preventing Phishing

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair of Airpods or Ravens merch. What is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that uses fraudulent emails, SMS texts, and phone calls to solicit sensitive information... More

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Students: Enter our Cyber Month 2022 Contest!

THIS CONTEST HAS NOW CONCLUDED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENROLLED! Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Awareness Month! How to Enter It's easy to enter! Just enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace and complete at least one module... More

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Where, Why and How Phishing Happens

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Watch this page for helpful tips and tricks, and enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Awareness Month... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: What to Do If You Get Phished!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair of Airpods or Ravens merch. What is phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that leverages fraudulent emails, SMS texts, and phone calls to deploy malicious software... More

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