You clicked a simulated phishing email as part of VIU’s Security Awareness Program. This article explains the red flags in the message you received and provides tips to help you recognize and report phishing attempts in the future.
VIU has introduced 2-Step Verification on the Virtual Private Connection (VPN) connection as of October 28th, 2025. This page provides links and information regarding this change.
Cybercriminals are sending fake emails that look like official spam filter or "secure message" alerts. These emails claim you have important messages waiting, like unpaid invoices or tax documents. They try to trick you into clicking a "Move To Inbox" button. If you click it, you are taken to a fake login page designed to steal your username and password. This article explains how to spot the red flags and keep your account safe.
You clicked a simulated phishing email as part of VIU’s Security Awareness Program. This article explains the red flags in the message you received and provides tips to help you recognize and report phishing attempts in the future.
This page lists the applications that have been blocked for use on VIU provided computer hardware.
You clicked a simulated phishing email as part of VIU’s Security Awareness Program. This article explains the red flags in the message you received and provides tips to help you recognize and report phishing attempts in the future.
This article highlights the security transition from complex passwords to long passphrases and explains how 2-Step Verification (2SV) creates a multi-layered defense to protect university accounts. It provides actionable steps for creating strong passphrases and emphasizes length as the primary factor in digital safety.
this page provides details regarding VIU Cybersecurity's Email Security Awareness Program, including an overview and frequently asked questions
This KB article serves as a guide for VIU staff and faculty on using the new built-in reporting tool in Microsoft Teams to flag security threats.
Outlines some of the risks when replying to unknown senders and offers some best practices for doing so.
What to watch out for when it comes to fake voice mail notification e-mails