IT Services has worked quickly to restore all services to UFV.ca and associated webpages. Users will receive an error message when attempting to visit UFV.ca and certain webpages such as International, Careers, and Library. IT Services is working quickly to resolve the issue. If you require support, please contact the IT Service Desk at itservicedesk.UFV.ca, […]
Temporary Closure: G210 Computer Lab – October 28th-30th
Abbotsford campus computer lab G210 (located in Peter Jones Learning Commons – Building G) will be closed starting Monday October 28th, 2024 for lighting upgrades, and will re-open Thursday October 31st. Alternative drop in computer lab locations include: Abbotsford Campus – G181 (lab located inside library) – G180 (computers available on library main floor) Chilliwack […]
Known Issue: Banner Outage
Some UFV employees have reported issues accessing Banner, IT Services has worked quickly to resolve the issue. Employees who are still having trouble logging in are asked to clear their cache before using Banner. Please click the link to read the Knowledge Based Article on how to clear your web browser cache. If you are […]
Planned System Upgrade: Banner – Thursday October 17, 2024
What do I need to know? IT Services will be completing a required upgrade to Banner to enhance and optimize the service. The upgrade will result in Banner and related applications being unavailable during the outage window. When will this Occur? Thursday October 17, 2024, from 8:00PM – 12:00AM Who is impacted? All UFV […]
UFV Capture the Flag (CTF) is back!
What is CTF (Capture the Flag)? Capture the Flag (or CTF for short) is a collection of puzzles where participants compete to find the hidden piece of text (called the “flag”). It’s like a scavenger hunt, but all the hunting is done on your computer. There are two types of challenges this year: non-technical questions […]
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!
What is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month)? Cyber Month is an internationally recognized campaign held every October to help Canadians learn more about cybersecurity. Each week, UFV’s Cybsersecurity team will post new tips, tricks and facts that can help you learn to protect your privacy and your devices. To check it out, click here […]
Free Monitors for UFV Students Available!
IT Services is excited to offer free, gently used monitors to UFV students as a result of a computer lab refresh. Monitors are available for pick up at the new IT Service Desk location on the Chilliwack Campus – CEP Building A A1108. Students can pick up 1 free monitor per student and must show […]
Job offer scams targeting UFV students
UFV students are often targeted with emails offering fake jobs. Attackers will promise you a lucrative job or work-from-home opportunity – but these are a scam. How does this scam work? The attacker sends an email to your student email address; it may have an attachment, but it will almost always link to a Google […]
Password Update Required for All UFV Employees
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing digital systems security and safeguarding sensitive data, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is implementing a proactive measure in alignment with the recommendation from the British Columbian OCIO and requiring a password update for all employees across UFV. To facilitate a smooth transition, IT Services […]
Targeted phishing attempts to faculty and staff
With semester start, UFV’s Cybersecurity team has seen an increase in targeted phishing campaigns against faculty and staff. There are two types of phishing emails being commonly reported: The gift card scam: These emails come from a free email provider, like Gmail, and impersonate UFV employees by signing the email with their name. The scammer […]