Updates to Microsoft Authenticator Application

On February 20th, 2023, Microsoft is rolling out two security updates to the Microsoft Authenticator app for mobile devices. These updates will include: Number match experience: if you use the push notification feature on the Microsoft Authenticator app, after you approve a sign in, you will be asked to type a two-digit code (displayed in […]

Room Bookings Portal Offline Feb 3rd – 6th

IT Services is completing an upgrade to our Room Bookings portal (Infosilem) which will result in an outage beginning Thurs Feb 2nd at 4:00pm until Tues Feb 7th at 8:00am. UFV employees cannot access the online room bookings portal during this time. What do I need to do? During the outage, UFV employees can submit […]

Phishing Alert – Scams Impersonating Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

UFV’s Cybersecurity team has noticed an increase of phishing emails and text messages that impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency. The fraudulent message claims to be from the CRA. Scammers ask individuals to reply or click on a link to verify their identity or receive their refund. What do I need to do? If you receive […]

RESOLVED Outage: Wired Network Services – Clearbrook Campus

Resolved | 3:30pm Wired network services are back online. Update | 3:05pm Telephone & wireless services are back online. Wired network services are still disrupted. Update | 2:20pm Telephone, wired & wireless services disrupted. January 23, 2023 | 9:46am Some UFV Employees & Students on the Clearbrook Campus this morning have reported issues connecting to […]

myUFV.ca Banner 8 Self-Serve Links to end on Jan 31, 2023

After January 31st, 2023, access to the Banner 8 self-serve links in myUFV.ca will no longer be available. In the Fall, Banner 9 self-serve links were introduced in the Faculty Centre of myUFV.ca. During the Fall 2022 semester, both Banner 8 and Banner 9 links were available as we introduced new functionality. It is now […]

myWeb/T4 Log In & Access Change – Jan 26 2023

In February, myWeb/Terminalfour (T4) is upgrading to the latest version of the application. This is an exciting move forward for our UFV website and the editors that work to keep content up to date. T4 version 8 includes new features and toolsets that will support the UFV.ca web transformation project. How will this impact me? […]

Cyber attacks and preventative measures

What do I need to know: In light of recent cyber attacks on other post-secondary educational institutions in BC, UFV’s IT Cyber Security Team reminds you to exercise caution when opening email or clicking on links from unknown sources. What do I need to do: UFV ITS strongly suggests you update your passwords and ensure […]

Connecting to Wi-Fi Eduroam – Insider Tips

Connecting to UFV’s free Wi-Fi Eduroam changed as of Dec 22, 2022. All employees and students must reconnect to Wi-Fi on all laptops, phones, and tablets. What do I need to do? On your device, select eduroam-help from the list of available Wi-Fi networks Follow the directions for your device type Sign in using your […]