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Monthly Phishing Workshop: Strengthen Your Cyber Defenses!

November 29, 2023

Join our monthly 30-minute Phishing Workshop series hosted by the Information Security Management team at UBC.

The Government of Canada has banned WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications

November 27, 2023

Effective October 30, 2023, The Government of Cana

Online Holiday Shopping Security Checklist

November 06, 2023

This is a favorite time of year for cybercriminals to prey on unsuspecting online shoppers.

How Strong is Your Password?

October 19, 2023

With streaming providers cracking down on the sharing of passwords with friends and family members, it’s important to remember that a strong password is what protec

Enhancing Your CWL Account Security with Multi-Factor Authentication

September 06, 2023

We are excited to announce a significant step forward in enhancing the security of your CWL account at UBC.

Top 8 Things Not to Give to Social Networking Sites

June 27, 2023

As you gear up for the summer months, your social media profiles are no doubt about to fill up with photos and captions of the many adventures awaiting you.