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March 10, 2017
March is the start of tax season (yeah!). At this time of year there is always an increase in the number of tax-related scams going around via email and phone. Here is just one example of a scam where the perpetrators claimed to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in order to steal money from their victims.
January 10, 2017
"Want to know your Star Wars character name? Your Professional Wrestling Name? Your My Little Pony name? Just take your birth month, or the street name of the first house you lived in, the city you were born in, your mother’s maiden name, name of your childhood best friend, first name of your spouse’s father and post them below."
December 1, 2016
You should understand how to present yourself on social networking sites and how to safeguard your information. What many may consider temporary or fleeting will most likely remain on the Internet forever. As a result, keep these dos and don’ts in mind when sharing online.
October 20, 2016
When an IT change takes place at the University of Guelph, hackers are more active. For example, in the summer of 2016, when the University transitioned the staff email system to the new Gryph Mail Office 365, there were renewed attempts to lure our users with phishing emails containing links to an illegitimate login page.
February 1, 2016
Planning a spring break vacation? People are frequently more vulnerable when traveling because a break from their regular routine or encounters with unfamiliar situations often result in less cautious behavior. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, these five tips will help you protect yourself and guard your privacy.