Computer Help Desk
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Official account of the UVic Computer Help Desk. Keeping you informed, providing technology tips, and taking your questions Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm!
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Joined April 2013
RT @cybercentre_ca: If you've received a spam message by text, the next step is to report it. You can forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) s….
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Tune in to the @UVic Instagram.tomorrow to see our acting.CISO work the 'gram and answer all.your cybersecurity questions!.#CyberMonth2022 #UVicCyberAware
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It’s our second last booth of #CyberMonth2022! Come see us in front of the @UVic ELW building until 1pm to learn how to spot phishing emails and win some UVic CyberAware swag!
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The #UVicCyberAware booth is in the Cove today until 1pm! Stop by to test your cybersecurity knowledge, play a cybersecurity game, and win some CyberAware swag! #CyberMonth
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Threatening language, suspicious links, urgent calls to action, and grammatical errors - these are common telltale signs of a phishing scam! The best way to protect yourself is to learn how to spot the signs 🐟🎣. Learn more at #CyberMonth2022.
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Tune into the @UVic instagram today to see our cybersecurity co-op student talk about what it's like working in cybersecurity at UVic!
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Games, swag, contests, and booths - all that's missing is YOU! Come check out the @UVic CyberAware booth today in the quad from 10am - 1pm. Pick up some swag and chat with cybersecurity experts to learn how you can gear up to protect yourself online!
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The UVic CyberAware contest is live! UVic students 📣 Learn how to stay safe online and enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card:
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Thunder might have a shiny armor, but is that enough to keep him protected against online attackers? Drop by the #UVicCyberAware booth during #UVic Thunderfest to find out! Lots of fun games and swag await so hurry and get yours!
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Come check out the UVic Help Desk and CyberAware booths at the New Student Welcome in the quad. Play fun games, get your tech questions answered, and pick up some exciting swag to kickstart the year #UVicCyberAware style!
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Come see our booths at the UVic grad student welcome and learn about what the Computer Help Desk can assist with and how you can protect yourself and your data. Plus, we have a spinning wheel!
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Be careful what you push for! Don't approve Duo MFA push notifications unless you are sure they are coming from you. Check out the video below to learn more:
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Make way for #UVic MFA! If you'd like to skip authenticating your Duo MFA sign-in each time you log into your UVic account, then check out the video below to learn how to enable the Duo 7 day remember feature!
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Phone: ⚠️Out of internet service⚠️.Duo Mobile: Hold my coffee.Here's how you can authenticate your sign in to #UVic MFA using Duo Mobile's passcode option, if your phone is ever out of data or internet service!.
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Quick reminder to all of our friends at #UVic: beginning on May 15, UVic MFA will be required to access a number of critical information systems like FAST or VPN. For more info and to enroll in UVic MFA:
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Happy #WorldPassphraseDay! If your password is still the name of your pet, use this as your sign to change it to a long passphrase that is meaningful to you but hard for others to guess. P.S. check out to add another layer of security to your UVic account!.
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Phish don’t just swim into your emails anymore. If the message is unexpected, like the one in this screenshot, be wary! Even if it seems to come from someone you trust, their account may have been hacked. Learn more about phishing awareness at
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We have a new cybersecurity co-op posted for #UVic students. This is a great opportunity to develop cybersecurity knowledge and work with a fantastic team to champion cybersecurity awareness at UVic! UVic co-op students can check out the posting on LIM:
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