Cyber attacks such as those that have recently targeted an Ontario corporation can happen close to home.

The University encourages students, staff and faculty to stay vigilant of any suspicious activity that may be happening on their computer or mobile device.

The Information and Technology Services department has launched Hacked, a Cyber Security Awareness campaign providing tips on how to keep your device and your information safe.

How do I know that I was hacked?

• Your Antivirus program has triggered an alert
• Your browser home page changed and now you have new search engine toolbars
• There are new accounts and programs on your computer
• Your computer is running slowly and crashing
• You are getting alerts from your local firewall
• You realize that there are a lot of outgoing emails in your send folder
• Your friends are calling you about your social media posts
• Your passwords no longer work

What should I do if I’ve been hacked?

• Reset your password
• Once it has been reset, verify account details like password recovery options, security questions and answers, address information or mobile phone number
• Disconnect your computer from the Internet
• Check your computer: You can run offline antivirus and malware scans
• Verify others that your account was compromised
• Review your social network posts for any activity that you didn’t do
• Notify ITS by calling helpdesk at x4357 or email itsecurity@brocku.ca

For more information, visit brocku.ca/information-technology/security/hacked