Update: myProgress has been restored.
The myProgress service has now been restored.
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Safe usage of your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ username and password
Weak or stolen passwords are hackers’ primary points of entry. If you use the same password for various accounts (even if it a strong password), a security breach for one of those accounts puts all accounts at risk.
If you are prompted to create new credentials, make sure to create a unique password for your new account and:
Wired connectivity has been restored at Macdonald campus
UPDATE: The wired connectivity at Macdonald campus has been restored.
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New recipient limit for Non-2FA enabled ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ email accounts
In an effort to limit the impacts of unsolicited and fraudulent emails being sent in large numbers to the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s IT Infrastructure & Information Security has decided to limit the number of emails that can be sent from non-2FA (two-factor authentication) enabled email accounts.
NOW LIVE: Minerva’s login page has been updated to implement 2FA and SSO.
The login page for Minerva has been updated to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).Ìý
The new login page includes two options to log in. Please take note of which login method you should use:Ìý
VPN UPDATE: Cisco AnyConnect has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client
The way we currently access ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s VPN (via Cisco AnyConnect) has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client. Cisco Secure Client is an upgraded version of Cisco AnyConnect and offers enhanced features, security and performance.Ìý
Phishing scam: (Attention chair.psychiatry) | Re-authenticate 2 Factor Authentication (2Fa) | September 2023
A phishing email is targeting the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community with the subject "(Attention chair.psychiatry) | Re-authenticate 2 Factor Authentication (2Fa) | September 2023".Ìý See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:Ìý
"Dear User:
Your authenticator session has expired today. Kindly re-authentication with your mobile device to avoid being locked out of your email account.Ìý
Phishing scam: Mcgill Authentication For [name]@mcgill.ca Expires on [date]
A phishing email is targeting the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community with the subject "Mcgill Authentication For [name]@mcgill.ca Expires on [date]".Ìý See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:Ìý
"Message date: [date]
Promptly scan below QR code with your phone camera to release HELD messagesÌý
[fraudulent QR code]
Some messages failed to load and could'nt be delivered."
RESOLVED: Course synchronization issue with myCourses
Update: The issue affecting course synchronization in myCoures has been resolved.
Original message, published on August 24, 2023:
RESOLVED: Non-credit course registration system experiencing issues
The issues affecting the non-credit course registration system have now been resolved.Ìý
Original announcement: A technical issue is affecting the non-credit course registration system. As a result, students of the School of Continuing Studies may be unable to access ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ services. IT Services is working towards a resolution, and we thank you for your patience during this time.
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RESOLVED: Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now available
The issue affecting Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now resolved and the system is now available.Ìý
Original message: ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is currently unavailable. IT Services is working towards a resolution. We thank you for your patience.Ìý
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Phishing scam: "Completed: Complete with Via-Sign: #7 - 34499-07-# Monday July 2023"
There is a phishing email targeting the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community with the subject "Completed: Complete with Via-Sign: #7 - 34499-07-# Monday July 2023". The message body contains a fraudulent link.Ìý
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Wi-Fi network: Messages on iOS and MacOS devices
On July 11th, the security certificate that secures authentication to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks was renewed. This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network in a secure manner. For Android and most Windows devices, no change was necessary, but most iOS and MacOS devices are displaying a message that prompts users to accept the certificate.
New two-factor authentication (2FA) enhancements
Over the next few months, we will introduce enhancements for those of you that use Microsoft Authenticator for two-factor authentication (2FA), and make it much easier for you to report suspicious emails in Outlook.
Report suspicious emails in just a few seconds!
Reporting spam or a suspicious email just got easier. You can now report them with the click of a button (or two) in Outlook for desktop, web, and mobile.