MRU Cybersecurity Newsletter archives

MRU Cybersecurity Newsletter archives 2021

December 17

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

This is the last newsletter of the year. See you in 2022!
The Cybercafe returns in 2022!
Fake TD texts try to nab your banking credentials

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Coming in 2022, the return of the Cybercafe. To give those who work at home a chance to catch up to those on campus, attendees to the Cybercafe in January, February and March will receive two contest entry codes. This is your team's opportunity to rake in entries.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Happy Holidays from everyone in Information Technology Services at Mount Royal University.

THE LATEST NEWS

Contest entry code: 58ni2v5

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity. You can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at securityawareness@mtroyal.ca.

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December 10

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

It's survey time! Participate and win a $50 gift certificate!

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Undelivered DHL package

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Gravatar

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code:

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Let's hear it for the Campus Services team who leap-frogged over the Nursing, Child Services & Midwifery team as well as the Comm. Health, Conservatory, TVP and General Programs team. Go Campus Services go! Will they be the ones to unseat Facilities Management? Find ways to collect codes and enter win a $250 Best Buy gift certificate on the Cybersecurity Challenge page.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Her grand daughter has been kidnapped...

THE LATEST NEWS

December 3

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Panasonic

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

The HR, IT and Finance team is neck and neck with the Math & Sciences team for third place. Go teams go! Why does Facilities win every year? Because they have a dozen people who consistently enter codes. Only a dozen, not the whole team. Consistency is the key. There is still plenty of time to remove Facilities from their perch.

Contest entry code: y4ymucf

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

How to enable multi-factor authentication or 2-step verification on your MRU email account.

THE LATEST NEWS

November 26

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for:

Netflix phishing scams are becoming more popular

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

GoDaddy

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: fb965dy

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

The Math and Sciences team is catching up to Enrolment Services. Go teams go! Check the leaderboard to see how your team is doing.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Learn how to keep stores from tracking your movements while you shop this holiday season.

THE LATEST NEWS

November 19

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Ducks Unlimited

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: ove8ahn

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

The Facilities Management team has taken an early lead, but the Enrolment Services team is coming up fast. There is still plenty of time to earn codes and points for your team. Look for new ways to earn codes in future newsletters and gain more chances to win the $250 Best Buy gift certificate.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Social media and deep fakes. What you need to know.

THE LATEST NEWS

November 12

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

The Cybersecurity Road Show - November 16, 2021

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Stop and think before you click.
Contest entry code: 24zo4ou

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Robinhood

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

The bug in the contest software has been fixed. The leaderboard will be updated on Monday.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Some great tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a scam.

THE LATEST NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at securityawareness@mtroyal.ca.

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November 5

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Cyberserve

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: 2wmgssk

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

There is no tally for this week. A bug in the contest software was found that allows entrants to use the same code more than once. The bug is being fixed and the duplicate entries are being removed from the tally. The new entry tally should be up sometime next week.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Mayim Bialik shares some excellent tips for staying cybersafe in today's world.

THE LATEST NEWS

October 30

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Craigslist flagging inappropriate content

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

CoinMarketCap

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: 4a8ubws

CYERSECURITY CHALLENGE

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, the Facilities Management team has taken the lead with 81 entries. Enrollment services is not far behind at 34. It is early days yet. It is anyone's game. Keep collecting those codes and increase your chances of winning a $250 Best Buy gift certificate courtesy of WBM.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Now scammers are scaring people into clicking on ads.

THE LATEST NEWS

October 22

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Docusign

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Allblock

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: 3tkjud5

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

How the hackers can get around SMS or text message second factors. When using MFA use the Google prompt, an authenticator app with push notifications or an authenticator key as your second factor to ensure hackers can't bypass MFA.

THE LATEST NEWS

October 15

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

October 15, 2021

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

Contest entry code: enn67g6

How secure is it to use SMS for your second factor?

OTHER NEWS

October 8

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

October 8, 2021

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: 5zr2pj8

Find out which tech tricks romance scammers use to sell their lies.

OTHER NEWS

October 1

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

October 1, 2021

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

It is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This cute video shares some tips on how to be cybersafe.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

Contest entry code: evoixko

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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September 24

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

September 24, 2021

Romance scams can happen to anyone, even you.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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September 17

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

September 17, 2021

MUST READ

That email isn't from PayPal

Are these people stupid? No, they have been ambushed in public and are succumbing to the human need to be cooperative. You can see many of them struggle mentally. They know what they are doing is not wise but they want to be accepted. Attackers use similar tactics to get 1 in 10 of us to give up our passwords. It can happen to anyone. By enabling multi-factor authentication our accounts stay safe even if we are persuaded to give up our passwords.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Fortinet VPN

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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September 10

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

September 10, 2021

MUST READ

Concerned about using your phone for MFA? Here are some solutions.

OTHER NEWS

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September 3

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

September 3, 2021

MUST READ

Why is multi-factor authentication so important? Check out some terrifying statistics.

OTHER NEWS

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August 27

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

August 27, 2021

How do you determine if an online bank is legitimate?

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

UPS package

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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August 20

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

August 20, 2021

MUST READ

Have a new hire? Protecting yourself against cybercrime workshop scheduled for August 24,2021

How scammers use verification codes to steal your phone number.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Legit DocuSign email notifications

Stop and think before you click.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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August 6

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

August 6, 2021

MUST READ

No newsletter next week.
No you haven't been implicated in a car accident
New to MRU? Register for training. Workshop scheduled for August 24
Fake OneDrive file shared via Google Drive

Some fun cybersecurity reminders.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Sharepoint sharing files

Stop and think before you click.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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July 30

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

July 30, 2021

MUST READ

No you haven't been implicated in a car accident

As Shaggy would say, that email you got "Wasn't me".

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

New salary increase

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Calgary Parking Authority

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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July 23

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

July 23, 2021

Learn about the different types of malware and how to protect yourself from them.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Audi

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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July 16

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

July 16, 2021

MUST READ

Tips on keeping your family safe.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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July 9

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

July 9, 2021

MUST READ

How we give away private data without even realizing it.

OTHER NEWS

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June 25

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

June 25, 2021

Don't forget to secure your mobile devices.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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June 18

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

June 18, 2021

MUST READ

Watch James torment another scammer.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Alibaba

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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June 11

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

June 11, 2021

Keep your data safe, upadate.

OTHER NEWS

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June 4

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

June 4, 2021

MUST READ

MRU community being asked to help
No Tim Rahilly isn't sharing a file with you
Remember to complete your cybersecurity awareness training by June 30, 2021.

What is biohacking and how do you protect against it?

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Canceling a subscription

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Ad Blocker

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Canada Post

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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May 27

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

May 27, 2021

MUST READ

What exactly IS the purpose of your Spam folder?

What does a VPN really do and when do you need one?

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Fake Microsoft Authenticator extension

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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May 21

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

May 21, 2021

A quick reminder of how to avoid getting hooked.

MUST READ

Take 30 min out of your day to come join the cybersecurity conversation at the Cybercafe. This months' topic is messaging apps and their security.

OTHER NEWS

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May 14

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

May 14, 2021

Enter the world of ransomware as a service.

MUST READ

Fake faxes appearing in MRU inboxes

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Quickbooks

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

WedMeGood

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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May 7

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

May 7, 2021

How to practice security hygiene.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Sharepoint document needing a signature

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Fake Office 365 apps

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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April 30

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

April 30, 2021

Even IT professionals can be tricked.

MUST READ

MRU community member hit by a tech support scam

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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April 23

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

April 23, 2021

Watch a charging cable install malware on a computer.

MUST READ

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

WhatsApp Pink

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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April 16

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

April 16, 2021

James Veitch gets a job offer.

MUST READ

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Stop and think before you click.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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April 9

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

April 9, 2021

Frank Abagnale reviews how to identify a CRA scam.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

LinkedIn job offer

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

FlixOnline

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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April 1

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

March 31 was World Backup Day. Don't forget to backup your data at home.

MUST READ

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Congratulations to Trinda Guillet. She is the winner of this year's Cybersecurity Challenge $250 Best Buy gift certificate. Well done Trinda!

The winner of the Golden Superhero Award is the Factilities Management team with 532 entries, second place goes to the Administration, Finance & Marketing team with 477 and third place goes to the Math & Sciences team with 435 entries. Less than one hundred entries divided the first and third place teams. That is only one entry per team member. Congratulations to the Facilities Management team!

A big thank you to everyone that participated. We saw a record number of entries this year. Next year's Challenge will kick off on October 1, 2021!

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

COVID vaccines

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Android System Update

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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March 26

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Never thought you would send thousands of dollars to a scammer in the mail? Check out how devious the scammers can be.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Don't forget, this is the last newsletter before the Challenge comes to an end. You have until March 31 to complete our rebranding survey and collect an extra contest entry code. If you missed out on any of the newsletter codes, you can find them in the archives.

While the Facilities Management team is in the lead, the Administration, Finance and Marketing team can still come from behind and win the Golden Superhero Award! Go teams go!

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Traffic violations

Stop and think before you click.
Contest entry code: u6rr4u

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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March 19

March 19, 2021

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Do you have to pay for anti-virus software or are the free versions just as good?

MUST READ

Google Chrome privacy settings you should check

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Don't forget, there is only one newsletter left before the Challenge comes to an end. You have until March 31 to complete our rebranding survey and collect an extra contest entry code. If you missed out on any of the newsletter codes, you can find them in the archives.

While the Facilities Management team is in the lead, the Administration, Finance and Marketing team can still come from behind and win the Golden Superhero Award! Go teams go!

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Acr call recorder

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Liker

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: azmkbq

OTHER NEWS

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March 12

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Looking for a side hustle? Watch this video first.

MUST READ

Why is someone you know asking for your phone number?

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Contest Entry Code: ja2dw5

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Fedex and DHL

Stop and think before you click.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Cake VPN, Pacific VPN, BeatPlayer, QR/Barcode Scanner MAX, and QRecorder

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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March 5

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

March 5, 2021

Hackers know how our brain functions and they take advantage of it. Find out what they already know.

MUST READ

Let us know what you think of the Be a Superhero Branding and earn contest entry codes.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Send an email to bpasteris@mtroyal.ca with the new I Count to 10 Before I Respond digital sticker and earn a contest entry code.

The Challenge ends March 31,2021. You have only one month left to enter your contest entry codes.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

Contest entry code: 9kdwsb

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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February 19

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

The latest dating scam, hooking you into fake investments.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Join us in the Cybercafe next Thursday at 3:00 pm to get your cybersecurity questions answered. Don't have a question? We will be discussing VPNs. Everyone who attends receives a contest entry code.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

SHAREit

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Ge.tt, Ixigo, Roll20.net, Houzz, Coinmamma, Younow, StrongHoldKingdoms and Petflow

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: kjcp4o

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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February 12

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Not all apps do what they say they do.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco. The challenge ends March 31, 2021.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Barcode Scanner

Contest entry code: 5kyfz7
Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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February 5

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

A quick look at how a typical password manager works.

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

COMPROMISED & FAKE APPS

If you have one of these apps, you may have a virus on your device.

Huawei Mobile

Avoid fake apps, only download ones with good reviews from reputable sites.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: eqnvvt

OTHER NEWS

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Looking for more cybersecurity tips, tricks and news? Visit the MRU Cybersecurity Hub at mru.ca/cybersecurity you can also find old newsletters in the archives. Have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to make the newsletter better? Email me at bpasteris@mtroyal.ca.

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January 29

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

How to lock down your browser.

MUST READ

It was Data Privacy Day, have you checked your privacy settings lately?

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Office 365 expired password

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: hs7evw

OTHER NEWS

January 22

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Criminals are capitalizing on the rush to get vaccinated.

MUST READ

Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Contest entry code: fhy4f4

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

OTHER NEWS

January 15

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

How do malicious emails get past security measures and arrive in your inbox?

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

Please note: Last week's contest entry code was accidentally deleted from the newsletter. The code was bcygjd.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention. Watch out for emails about:

Loan offers

Stop and think before you click.

SECURITY BREACHES

Change your password if you use one of these websites or applications. Watch for signs of identity theft.

Eatigo, Eskimi, Geniusu, Glofox, JoinPiggy, Peatix, Pluto, Nitrogo, and Redmart

Keep your accounts safe, use a unique password for each one.

Contest entry code: 2dromk

OTHER NEWS

January 8

Please note: The Cybersecurity Challenge contest entry code for this newsletter is missing. The code is bcygjd.

CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER

Be careful when checking your gift card balance. You might hand it over to criminals.

MUST READ

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

Search for contest entry codes in the newsletter. Each code gives you one chance to win a $250.00 gift certificate from Best Buy courtesy of Cisco.

PHISHING SCAMS

Give your emails 100% of your attention.

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

Stop and think before you click.