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REPORT ANY PHISHING E-MAIL MESSAGES RECEIVED TO SECURITY@UBC.CA
UBC Cybersecurity has received reports of sextortion phishing messages being received at UBC this past weekend. The message includes a copy of an old username/email address combined with an old password, in order to make it more believable that the criminal actually has personal information about the victim. The credential information was obtained from a database with stolen passwords from other breaches (e.g. Target, LinkedIn, etc.) and the criminal is now using that information to create more credible phishing messages in an attempt to extort victims out of Bitcoin.
Please share the following instructions in the event that there may be other UBC targets, specifically in your department.
If you receive this email:
- Do not open the attachment – see the sample below and a screenshot is available at hxxps: //bulletins.it.ubc.ca/archives/36319
- Forward the original email as an attachment to security@ubc.ca,
- If the password is used on any account, change it immediately, and watch for suspicious activity on that account
- Delete the email
- And, DO NOT follow the instructions in the email; if you have already responded to the criminal in some way, please let security@ubc.ca know that as well.
Sample:
This message contains encrypted attachments that could not be verified as virus free. Open only if you were expecting this message.
Pass word: 4534
For more information on phishing messages, please visit the UBC Privacy Matters website.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
NIKII HOGLUND ASSUMES BUSINESS OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMMS (PLANON)
Nikii Hoglund, Director, Asset Replacement and Improvements will assume business ownership responsibilities for Planon, expanding her original role as a member of the EMMS Process & Outcomes Committee. Janice Weigel, who previously oversaw EMMS, is joining the VPFO as Senior Director Strategic and Operational Performance mid-September. After successfully stewarding EMMS over the past 14 months, Janice has transitioned her responsibilities to Nikii.
The EMMS team welcomes Nikii and looks forward to benefiting from lessons learned on her two prior maintenance management software implementation projects to ensure Planon is effectively deployed in April 2020 and in the fall with complete functionality.
For more info, go to https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca and click on the Planon quick link.
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP TO BE OUR GUEST AT THE HARVEST FEASTIVAL? CONTACT JOEY-LEE.REBELO@UBC.CA IF INTERESTED!
September 26 will mark the sixth year of Harvest Feastival, a long table dinner featuring fresh local food from the UBC Farm, followed by an evening of arts and culture programming. This event is brought to you by Campus and Community Planning, UBC Food Services, UBC Arts and Culture District and Building Operations.
When: September 26 from 5pm to 10pm
Where: University Commons (outside the AMS Nest) and Arts & Culture District
Every year, Building Operations supports this event by purchasing 2 tables (48 seats) and inviting you to partake in the feast. We invite you and a guest to share a cozy fall evening, get to know colleagues and make new friends.
Please contact Joey-Lee Rebelo at joey-lee.rebelo@ubc.ca if you are interested in attending. We will accommodate requests on a first come, first served basis until tables are full.
FALL WEEKLY WALKING PROGRAM STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 FROM TEF 3 TO FLAG POLE.
The Move U Crew are offering weekly walks that will be taking place every Wednesday at 12 pm starting at the TEF 3 building. Walks will typically take 30-45 minutes. They are a free opportunity for you to take some time for yourself, connect with peers and colleagues, get outside and move!
Their first walk is on September 11th in conjunction with the Welcome Back Staff BBQ, and they would love for you to join them in walking from TEF 3 to the Welcome Back Staff BBQ by the flag pole.
Register online: RECREATION.UBC.CA/WALKING
CONGRATULATIONS TO MANJIT SOUND: RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENT’S STAFF AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP
Big congratulations to Manjit Sound for receiving the President Staff Award for Leadership. More about Manjit below:
Manjit Sound, Head Service Worker, Building Operations
Manjit Sound is highly regarded by his colleagues for his ability to foster positive work environments and experiences. In a typical day in Custodial Services, Manjit and his colleagues are frequently depended upon by building administrators, researchers, faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors to solve problems and keep the many teaching and learning spaces at UBC in prime shape. Manjit is dedicated to finding creative solutions to workplace challenges, and brings together staff members to get the job done safely, efficiently and cheerfully.
One area where Manjit shows true leadership is in team building and fostering communication. Manjit not only helps his staff to engage with one another through productive communication, but also mentors his staff to work collaboratively, always with an eye to building a positive and respectful work environment, while providing outstanding customer service and custodial support for the UBC community.
Manjit focuses on fostering team spirit both at work and beyond, such as organizing a staff summer BBQ at Trout Lake to help the team build social connections outside of work.
REMINDER: BUILDING OPERATIONS OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW!
Reminding you that Building Operations will be hosting an Open House for Building Operations neighbours in; Energy & Water, Infrastructure Development, UBC Studios, Mail Services and the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology. Tours will be coming through your shops tomorrow morning, so be sure to greet our visitors if you see them!
Heads: Please be sure that you are available to greet our guests and provide them an overview of the work your shop does and some interesting facts about the work that you do. Reach out to Joey-Lee Rebelo at joey-lee.rebelo@ubc.ca if you have any questions prior to the Open House.
Date: September 11th 2019
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
Tours begin at 8:30, 8:35, 8:40, 8:45, 8:50, 8:55 and 9:00 am and are 30 minutes long.
REPORT ALL INSECT BITES & STINGS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR
Reminder to staff to report all insect bites and stings to their supervisors and first aide.
CHECK OUT WWW.HR.UBC.CA/CAREERS FOR CURRENT BUILDING OPS JOB POSTINGS
Know anyone interested in working in Building Operations? Let them know about our current job postings
- Job # 35163 Full-Time Service Worker– Custodial
- Job # 35164 Evening Full-Time Service Worker – Custodial
- Job # 35123 Trades 2- Plasterer- Painter
- Job # 35201 Truck Driver Medium/Labourer- Waste Management
NEW MEETING ROOM 1034 IS AVAILABLE AS A LUNCH ROOM FROM 11:30AM-1:30PM
Meeting Room 1034 on the second floor of USB has been blocked off daily from 11:30am-1:30pm to provide you with a space to enjoy your lunch within the office. Please feel free to use Meeting Room 1034 as a lunch space any time between 11:30am-1:30pm any day of the week.
We ask that you please be mindful of other users of the space and clean up after yourself when you are finished using the room.
WEEKLY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIP: HOW TO SECURE YOUR HOME FURNISHING DURING EARTHQUAKE.
Bolt and brace everything in your house.
For tips on how to secure your furnishings, check out ShakeOut BC’s website at:
https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/downloads/ShakeOut_BC_TipsforSaferSurroundings.pdf
Quick Updates
THANK YOU TO PATRICIA SAVILLE AND MARCELO PAZ FOR PROVIDING FIRST AID TO EVENING SHIFT FOR THE UNIVERSITY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEIR SERVICES WILL NO LONGER BE NEEDED NOW AS WE HAVE A FULL 24/7 FIRST AID PROGRAM.