Read best practices and tips

Learn practical cyber security tips and best practices that will help you safeguard your personal and institutional data.

  • Computer screen showing a ransomware message as a person sits at a desk facing the monitor.

    July 25, 2024

    Ransomware can have a significant impact on an organization – from shutting down operations to the loss of years of research data. That’s why it’s critical for the U of T community to understand the risks and know how to prevent ransomware attacks.

  • Online shopping

    July 15, 2024

    Before loading up your virtual shopping cart, use this list of cyber security best practices to ensure you are protecting your information.

  • Hands holding mobile phones that are secured by MFA.

    July 12, 2024

    Multi-factor authentication is essential to secure your accounts. It’s quick to set up, easy to use and improves security.

  • A clock beside the text, "Tax time"

    March 14, 2024

    Tax scams are designed to frighten people into making payments via money service businesses, pre‐paid cards, gift cards or Bitcoin. Learn about tax scams and how you can avoid falling for them.

  • A laptop sending out multiple emails

    January 26, 2022

    While email is one of the most efficient and prevalent forms of communication today, it brings with it the risk of privacy breaches when sharing sensitive data.

  • Shield with a lock depicting cyber security.

    October 29, 2021

    The University of Toronto’s Information Security Incident Response Plan is available to help information technology managers, non-IT unit leaders and other employees handle security incidents effectively.

  • A person working from home by using her laptop.

    June 5, 2020

    In the landscape of hybrid work, our personal devices have become more than mere tools – they can also be our companions in work productivity. For safe and effective account management on your personal devices while working remotely, follow these five tips.

  • A sample screen of the Security Planner website showing ways to keep your data secure with a personal plan.

    May 5, 2020

    U of T's Citizen Lab provides the community with an easy-to-use guide that helps internet users navigate complicated privacy and security concerns in an ever-evolving digital world.

  • A person browsing the internet on her laptop.

    June 12, 2018

    Internet users have the world at their finger tips while browsing online – that's why it's crucial to take precautions to avoid falling for hacking or phishing attacks.