Clarification of restrictions on WeChat use
Although it is prohibited to use WeChat on any McGill-managed/owned device, individuals can continue to use WeChat on their personal devices using their personal accounts.
We remind you to be vigilant and exercise your discretion when using apps that can access your personal information if the proper privacy settings are not available or in place.
Restriction of WeChat on McGill devices / Interdiction WeChat sur les appareils de McGill
This message was updated on November 20, 2023.
Ce message a été mis à jour le 20 novembre 2023.
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Dear members of the McGill community,
Stream (on SharePoint) has replaced Stream (Classic)
McGill has completed its transition from the Stream (Classic) video-sharing platform to the new Stream (on SharePoint). Effective October 31, 2023, the Stream (Classic) interface is permanently disabled.
Phishing scam: RE: Final Reminder: Complete: [name] DocsOnline Docs Via E-Sign #63 - Mcgill Project-08(REVISED)
A phishing email is targeting the McGill community with the subject "RE: Final Reminder: Complete: [name] DocsOnline Docs Via E-Sign #63 - Mcgill Project-08(REVISED)." See an example of the message above.
Elevating security by enhancing 2FA
In McGill’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our security, we will continue to introduce enhancements to Microsoft Authenticator, including:
(Closed) WIN A HOODIE: Enter the IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest!
The IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered - we will contact the winners shortly.
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Welcome to a new term! The IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt is now open to all McGill students. Take our quiz and enter to win a McGill hoodie! Details below.
Important update: retirement of wiki feature in Microsoft Teams as of Jan. 2024
Are you the owner of an MS Teams workspace featuring a wiki tab, typically used for meeting notes?
If so, we would like to inform you about a significant change concerning the wiki feature (usually used for meeting notes) in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft has announced that as of January 2024, the wiki feature will be retired and replaced by OneNote.
In this article:
How does this affect you?
Update: myProgress has been restored.
The myProgress service has now been restored.
Safe usage of your McGill 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.
New recipient limit for Non-2FA enabled McGill email accounts
In an effort to limit the impacts of unsolicited and fraudulent emails being sent in large numbers to the McGill community, McGill’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.
VPN UPDATE: Cisco AnyConnect has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client
The way we currently access McGill’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.
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).
The new login page includes two options to log in. Please take note of which login method you should use:
Phishing scam: (Attention chair.psychiatry) | Re-authenticate 2 Factor Authentication (2Fa) | September 2023
A phishing email is targeting the McGill community with the subject "(Attention chair.psychiatry) | Re-authenticate 2 Factor Authentication (2Fa) | September 2023". See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:
"Dear User:
Your authenticator session has expired today. Kindly re-authentication with your mobile device to avoid being locked out of your email account.
Phishing scam: Mcgill Authentication For [name]@mcgill.ca Expires on [date]
A phishing email is targeting the McGill community with the subject "Mcgill Authentication For [name]@mcgill.ca Expires on [date]". See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:
"Message date: [date]
Promptly scan below QR code with your phone camera to release HELD messages
[fraudulent QR code]
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