NOW LIVE: Minerva鈥檚 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).听
The new login page includes two options to log in. Please take note of which login method you should use:听
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".听 See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:听
"Dear User:
Your authenticator session has expired today. Kindly re-authentication with your mobile device to avoid being locked out of your email account.听
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]".听 See an example of the message above. The message contains a QR code and asks you to scan it with your phone camera:听
"Message date: [date]
Promptly scan below QR code with your phone camera to release HELD messages听
[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.听
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 McGill 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.听
Original message: McGill's Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is currently unavailable. IT Services is working towards a resolution. We thank you for your patience.听
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Phishing scam: "Completed: Complete with Via-Sign: #7 - 34499-07-# Monday July 2023"
There is a phishing email targeting the McGill community with the subject "Completed: Complete with Via-Sign: #7 - 34499-07-# Monday July 2023". The message body contains a fraudulent link.听
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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.
UNIWeb decommissioning on Aug.11, 2023
On August 11, 2023, UNIWeb will no longer be accessible to McGill staff and students.听 Given the very low usage rate and relatively high cost of the UNIWeb license, the decision has been taken to discontinue access to this tool.听
Refer to the听full message from the Academic Personnel Office.
Temporary Minerva outage now resolved
Earlier today, Minerva experienced a temporary outage and some users were unable to access the site during this time. Please be advised that all users should now be able to access Minerva.听
We thank you for your understanding.听
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Phishing scam: From "Document Notification", subject line "[Date] Message for..."
A targeted phishing email is currently circulating, asking you to click on a fraudulent link (see image).
Please DO NOT click any听links or reply to the message. Delete this email immediately! It does NOT come from a McGill source.
Phishing scam: Subject line "Action required: for..."
A targeted phishing email is currently circulating, asking you to open an attachment that contains a fraudulent link. See an example of the message to the left.
Please DO NOT click any听links or reply to the message. Delete this email immediately! It does NOT come from a McGill source.
Phishing scam: "Microsoft De-Activation In Progress"
There is a phishing email targeting the McGill community with the subject "Microsoft De-Activation In Progress".听 See an example of the message above. The example we received says,
"Dear听User,
Quebec government directive to remove TikTok from mobile devices
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Dear members of the McGill community,
Effective immediately, please be advised that the application TikTok must not be installed on any mobile device (i.e., mobile phone or tablet) that has been provided to you by the University, or on any mobile device for which McGill covers the cost of the mobile service. If you currently have TikTok installed on your McGill mobile device, you must remove it immediately.
