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IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of March 18, Authy desktop has been discontinued - Install OneAuth to continue authentication on Windows or Mac device

Published: 19 February 2024

The Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux has been discontinued by the vendor and will no longer be supported as authentication method after March 18, 2024. Please install the secure...

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What’s all the fuss about VPN and 2FA?

29 Oct 2020

VPN (Virtual Private Network) and 2FA (two-factor authentication) have become buzz words lately, because they are required for maintaining the security of McGill sensitive systems and data when...

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Elevating security by enhancing 2FA

Published: 15 November 2023

In McGill’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our security, we will continue to introduce enhancements to Microsoft Authenticator, including:

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Important update: retirement of wiki feature in Microsoft Teams as of Jan. 2024

Published: 10 November 2023

Are you the owner of an MS Teams workspace featuring a wiki tab, typically used for meeting notes?...

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NOW LIVE: Minerva’s login page has been updated to implement 2FA and SSO.

Published: 27 September 2023

The login page for Minerva has been updated to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). ...

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4 things every student needs to know

14 Jun 2020

4 things to know about cybersecurity...

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