The Information Security team wants to bring to your immediate attention a phishing email that has been circulating, which appears to originate from a UoT email address. This email is designed to trick recipients into sharing sensitive personal information, including passwords and account details. Please read the information below carefully to protect yourself and our […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🎉 Throughout the month, the Information Security team will be sharing weekly cyber-focused themes, helpful resources, and interactive activities, all posted on our dedicated Cybersecurity Awareness Month page. Be sure to check in each week for new content to keep you informed, engaged, and up to date on York’s latest […]
Please note that York will NEVER request for passwords, Duo passcodes or other personal information via email or Google Form. Below is the latest job scam email that was sent to various mailboxes. The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If you receive similar messages, please report it immediately by […]
Scammers are using compromised YorkU accounts to send fake job scam offering $550 or $650 USD weekly as a "YorkU Personal Assistant" OR "Remote Personal Assistant" OR "Virtual Assistant Needed" OR "PA - Team Assistant". Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. An illustration […]
A new job email scam, sent from a compromised York account, was reported by the community. Students are the main target of the FAKE job offer. The email asks prospective applicants to provide their Full Name, Cell number and personal email address. The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If […]
Here is another fake job scam that has been circulating today. Scammers are using compromised YorkU accounts to send fake job scam offering an Executive Assistant/Administrative Assistant role. Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. The Information Security team has taken action to remove […]
Scammers are using compromised YorkU accounts to send fictitious job offers. The latest FAKE offer is looking for a Data Entry Clerk & Bookkeeper. Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If […]
Scammers are using compromised YorkU accounts to send fake job scam offering $350 for every COINBASE task performed. Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If you receive similar messages, please report […]
Scammers are using compromised YorkU accounts to send fake job scam offering an Executive Assistant/Administrative Assistant role. Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. The Information Security team has taken action to remove the fraudulent messages. If you receive similar messages, please report it […]
A confirmed phishing email with the subject line "Please Verify Your Yorku Account" was sent to a number of mailboxes. Clicking on the provided link will redirect users to an external site hosted on forms.zohopublic.com. If you clicked on the link and provided your credentials, please consider your account as compromised. Change your password IMMEDIATELY and notify us by […]
A scammer is using compromised YorkU email accounts to send out job scam emails claiming to offer a personal assistant position at Flora Inc. Please note that this offer is fake. Following through with the fraudulent employment offer will result in compromised of personal information and potential financial loss. The Information Security team has taken […]
A Phish email with the subject line "IT Notice - My Maintenance" was recently spotted. Clicking on the provided link will redirect users to an external site. The email is a scam. Do not click on any links or provide any information. If you clicked on the link and provided your credentials, please consider your […]
There is an ongoing phishing campaign targeting students at York University as well as other Canadian universities with a fake research job promising good money for very little effort. These phishing emails use a technique called “spoofing” to appear as though emails were sent by a York University professor- even though they were NOT- in […]
A common type of phishing email observed by the Information Security team at York University is a fake McAfee software renewal invoice. Such emails fraudulently state that the recipient’s subscription to a premium software- oftentimes a McAfee security product- has automatically renewed and the recipient has been charged. A sample of this type of phishing […]
A confirmed phish email with the subject line "www.yorku.ca // YourUsername@yorku.ca" was reported. The sender's email address was spoofed. Clicking on Review / Keep Current Password will redirect users to a fraudulent site http://yorku.caiz3gyuv2ldk9gpjabwia-iz3gyuv2ldk9gpjabwia. bakkasund.com/psswrd.php#Y3Jvb2tzZEB5b3JrdS5jYQ== If you clicked on the link and provided your credentials, please consider your account as compromised, and notify us by reaching out to askit@yorku.ca. Furthermore, change […]