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La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community As you know, following the May 1 external cyber-attack on York University computer systems,  UIT was able to quickly isolate the affected network segments and immediately take all the necessary steps to contain and limit the potential severity of the attack. It is now clear […]

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, A Sincere Thanks First, on behalf of everyone in UIT, thank you so very much for expediting York’s IT system recovery by changing your Passport York password so quickly yesterday. As a result of your prompt assistance, we have been able to make significant progress in […]

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, As communicated earlier to you today, to ensure maximum security and as an required  step in safely restoring all systems, and better enhance user account protection, we are asking for the entire York community’s assistance by changing their current Passport York password. Starting today, anyone logging […]

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, Although the investigation into the serious cyber attack is not yet complete, we have now reached a point where we feel confident that we have been able to identify and contain any further risk or damage to York’s computer systems. In addition, there is no indication […]

  On Friday evening, York University fell victim to a serious cyber attack that corrupted a number of University servers and workstations. Fortunately, the attack was quickly identified by UIT staff, who immediately took the necessary steps to mitigate the scope and potential severity of the attack by shutting down York’s computer systems and engaging […]

Update: Information Technology System Disruption Dear York Community, As you are aware, early this morning York University experienced a cyber incident that compromised a number of computer servers and workstations. Once discovered, UIT took immediate measures to contain the situation and engaged external investigators to help with determining the scope and extent of the incident. […]

York University has experienced a major cyber incident affecting a large number of servers and workstations. External incident responders have been engaged and investigation and containment has taken place throughout the night. The University is taking great caution with this event and to minimize the potential for further damage, the University’s connection with the Internet […]

Alert sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 8:53:39 AM Event: Arrest Made in Off-Campus TTC Sexual Assault Investigation Description: Toronto Police Service has made an arrest in relation to an off-campus TTC sexual assault investigation involving a York University part-time instructor. The instructor has not taught on campus since January 20, 2020. See TPS release: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/46517 […]

On Friday, January 31st at approximately 10:30 pm, York Security Services were notified and immediately responded to a robbery and theft of vehicle occurring in the Passy Crescent area. The victims were robbed by two suspects who produced a firearm. Their vehicle was taken by the suspects who then left the area. No injuries were […]

Alert sent: Saturday, January 25, 2020 10:38:54 PM Event: Security Bulletin January 25, 2020 - Update on January 22nd Security Bulletin on Assault with a Weapon, Keele Campus Description: Further to previous Security Bulletins, Toronto Police have issued a serious update on the severe assault of a York student that occurred in the area of […]

Alert sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:33:52 AM Event: Security Bulletin - Assault with a weapon - January 23, 2020 - Keele Campus - Off Campus Description: On Wednesday, January 22nd. 2020 at approximately 10:30 pm, York Security was notified by Toronto Police of a stabbing that occurred off campus in the village near Assiniboine […]

Alert sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 3:46:06 PM Event: Security Bulletin - January 23, 2020 Update on Assault with a Weapon, Keele campus Description: Earlier today a security bulletin was issued regarding an assault that occurred Wed., January 22nd at approximately 10:30 pm. We understand this is very concerning for our entire community. York University […]

Alert sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 1:07:53 PM Event: Security Bulletin - Robbery - December 17, 2019 - Keele Campus Description: On Sunday, December 15th 2019 at approximately 6:20 pm, York Security and Toronto Police received a report of a robbery at Keele campus. A community member reported being approached by an unknown male as […]

Alert sent: Thursday, December 12, 2019 3:13:47 PM Event: Security Bulletin December 12, 2019 - Suspect Arrested Description: The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a sexual assault investigation regarding an incident at the York University Subway Station platform on Monday December 9, 2019. An arrest of the suspect was made. Please see […]

Alert sent: Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:37:22 PM Event: Security Bulletin December 5, 2019 - Missing Person -York Community Member Description: The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman. Natasha Gomes, 21, was last seen on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 10:30 p.m. in the Kingston Road/Claremore Avenue area. She […]

Alert sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 3:29:17 PM Event: Security Bulletin - December 4, 2019 - Update: Arrests Made Description: A Security Bulletin was issued last week indicating that the Toronto Police Service and York Security Services were investigating a robbery that took place on November 28, 2019 at Keele campus. For your information, Toronto […]

Alert sent: Friday, November 29, 2019 1:05:14 PM Event: Security Bulletin - November 29 2019. Robbery Keele Campus Description: On Thursday November 28th 2019 at approximately 3:30 am, York Security and Toronto Police responded to a robbery that occurred near the Physical Resources Building on Chimneystack Road. It is reported that a York University staff […]

Yesterday afternoon, an individual was found in the William Small Centre without vital signs. Our Community Safety staff attended the scene and notified Toronto Ambulance and Toronto Police Service immediately. Our community is deeply saddened by this tragic event. Our thoughts today are with the individual’s family and friends. At this time, we are able […]

Alert sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 5:59:14 AM Event: Security Bulletin Update - Suspect Arrested Description: November 26, 2019, at approximately 6 pm, Toronto Police made an arrest in the recent feces-throwing incidents that were reported in the Security Bulletin issued yesterday. More information can be obtained at http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/45961 Instructions: Toronto Police are asking that […]

Please be advised that missing person, Yunhui Chu has been located.  Thank you to the York Community for your assistance.