Security Matters

Phishing continues to play a big role in the digital threat landscape. To further enhance the University of Toronto’s (U of T) cyber defences, we are highlighting a recent cyber attack that was successfully thwarted on Oct. 18. U of T community members received a phishing email where the hacker impersonated a U of T ...

The Information Security program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is continually working with the community to better protect the University and its people against security risks. Most recently, the University’s Information Security Council has endorsed the Information Security Standard (the Standard) to provide a set of baseline security measures to protect our ...

Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a simple step you can take to protect yourself from information security threats like ransomware and password theft. MFA works by adding an additional layer of security on top of your password, such as authentication through a mobile device or hardware token. The University of Toronto (U of T) offers ...

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign held annually to spread awareness about the importance of information security and encourage Canadians to use best practices. 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of the campaign, and the Information Technology Services’ (ITS) Information Security team is hosting a variety of virtual events to show you how ...

News about data breaches, phishing scams and other information security incidents has become all too common, especially with the increase of remote working and learning. That’s why effective information security is an essential part of staying safe in our increasingly virtual world. Every year, as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), the University of ...

In recent weeks, there has been a significant increase in successful ransomware attacks. As members of a large institution, it is important for the University of Toronto (U of T) community to understand the risk of ransomware attacks and how to protect ourselves.

Cyber security attacks continue to be a hot topic in local, national and international news coverage. Here is a brief roundup of some of the most interesting recent news items from the past few months.

The Student Resources web page has been updated and includes cyber security education, events and professional development opportunities.

In today’s remote landscape, we can all benefit from incorporating small cyber security practices into our daily lives. Take the Data Privacy Day challenge — review and take these three steps to protect your privacy as we work and learn from home.

We celebrate Data Privacy Day each year to highlight the value and trends in data privacy. Here are five big data breaches that made the news in 2020 and lessons learned.