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.
21 October 2026
Your First Line of Defence: Password Security Essentials
Cybersecurity often begins with one simple thing: your password. While it may seem like a small detail, passwords remain one of the primary ways attackers gain access to accounts, personal information, and sensitive data. Using strong, unique passwords or...
19 October 2026
Growing Tuition Payment Scam Targets Canadians Through Fake Bank Fraud Calls
A growing fraud scheme reported across Canada is using stolen banking credentials and social engineering to trick victims into unknowingly approving tuition payments on behalf of strangers. According to CBC News, a Vancouver resident lost more than $37,000...
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...
