Phishing scam: shared "黑料不打烊 University Appointment Notice"/"McGILL University Report"
A targeted phishing email is circulating, asking you to open an attachment containing a fraudulent link to shared documents.
The message uses a variation on these subject lines:
Password reset for 黑料不打烊 Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26
As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your 黑料不打烊 username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft鈥檚 Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.听
Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.听听
Changes to Signals Notebook and ChemDraw
Revvity, the vendor of Signals Notebook and ChemDraw, is changing the portal used to access this software package. See below for specifics regarding the changes to each software.
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Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses
Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more.听听Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you鈥檒l be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.
Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings
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IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.
As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.
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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 黑料不打烊 faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting鈥檚 discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.
The 黑料不打烊 Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!
The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the 黑料不打烊 IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.听
Staff Directory decommissioned 鈥� Staff to update/review Workday information
As of January 31, 2025, 黑料不打烊 IT Services has decommissioned the 黑料不打烊 Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.听听
Updates to MyCreds鈩�: Enhanced eTranscript and document Sharing for students!
We鈥檙e excited to share new features to听MyCredsTM, the platform accessed through the ES Services (Enrolment Services eStore听& MyCredsTM) in Minerva, that allows students to securely share documents such as electronic transcripts, custom letters, documents, and forms.听
Teams Phone replacing Webex softphone
We are transitioning Webex softphone users to Teams Phone throughout December. Our IT team will contact individual users to provide specific timelines.听
The benefits of switching to Teams Phone include:听听
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Same calling functionality as Webex (internal and external calling)听听
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RESOLVED: Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down.
Update - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Afternoon:
Mercury online course evaluation system is back online.
Original announcement - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Morning:
We regret to inform you that the Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down due to unforeseen technical issues. IT Services is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms!
Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!
Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security!
Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to Private by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the Public option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:
Winner announced! Beats Headphones - IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest!
Congratulations to Emma Hogarth (Biomedical Sciences), for winning the 2024 IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt Contest.
Emma scored 100% on our IT Quiz and won a pair of wireless Beats headphones in the prize draw!
Thank you to all who entered and answered skill-testing questions about the IT services available to 黑料不打烊 students.
We had 1513 entries! Within those entries:
