Our Commitment
Our Commitment
At York University, we recognize that information security is about more than just defending against cyber threats—it’s about protecting privacy, ensuring responsible data management, and fostering a culture of digital trust.
Explore our resources, best practices, and cybersecurity awareness materials designed to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of information security.
Phishing is a scam in which someone sends you a message trying to get you to open a file, click a link, or follow provided instructions. Their goal is to steal your personal information or money.
While York employs a variety of measures to help protect against these threats. The security awareness initiative is intended to help promote and provide helpful resources and training to York community members.
Technology has gotten better and better, isn't it time to improve the way you handle passwords? Read the links below to help you create a strong password, manage all your passwords in a password manager, and enable two-step verification.
16 September 2026
Unexpected Order Confirmation? It Could be a Phishing Scam
The Information Security team at York University has received multiple reports from community members receiving fake “order confirmation” or “subscription renewal” emails that appear to be sent from legitimate companies like Staples, Microsoft, and D...
30 July 2026
Hacked WITHOUT Exposing Your Password? You NEED to Know about Device Code Phishing!
What is Device Code Authentication? Despite conventional phishing techniques remaining effective, cyber criminals continue looking for new ways to compromise users' accounts. One lesser-understood method to do so is through device codes. Traditional authen...
14 May 2026
A New Phish Reporting Solution for Students - York Phish Alert
What’s Happening On May 21st, we’re introducing the new, home-grown, York Phish Alert button for undergraduate students in Gmail. This button lets you report suspicious or unwanted phishing messages with one quick click. It will replace the previous Cofens...
