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Advisories

Advisory

OpenClaw vulnerability notification

Feb. 4, 2026

News & updates

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Update your Duo Mobile app by March 31

Jan. 19, 2026

Phish Bowl

Phish: Remote employment opportunity

Nov. 3, 2025

Best practice & tips

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Practical threat modelling exercises for researchers

Aug. 20, 2025

Privacy Quest

Take this anonymous quiz to discover your privacy persona.

Dear 404

Checkout the latest advice from Dear 404.

What should I be worried about when visiting websites?

Have a cyber security question?

Explore cyber security, privacy and digital safety.

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Essential security tools & resources

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How to identify internet fraud

Get expert insights on internet fraud and how to avoid falling for it.

How to use generative AI at U of T

Learn about artificial intelligence and how to use it safely and responsibly.

Popular services

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Experiencing system issues or delays?

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Guidelines

Guidelines are best practices and approaches to protect digital assets based on U of T’s information security standards. They provide guidance to the U of T community on implementing practices that mitigate security risks.

Guideline on resilient backups

This guideline is intended to inform about the need for suitable backups and provide guidance about how to achieve them.

Interim guideline on third-party data location

This guideline provides insights and actionable, risk-based guidance for managing the university’s data location concerns when using third-party services.

Upcoming events

For events related to information security, check out the ITS events calendar.

Security awareness training

The Security Awareness and Training (SAT) program aims to build a culture of security at the university, equipping staff, faculty, librarians and students with knowledge needed to protect themselves and the university against security threats.

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Information Security resource hub

Access information, tools and resources related to institutional strategic initiatives, risk management, incident response and other security areas.