Stay secure with the latest tech updates!
This week's highlights are the PHP vulnerability, and updates Google Chrome, and Firefox.
Think an email might be a phishing attempt? If you’re unsure whether an email from someone claiming to be at Western is legitimate, contact [email protected] to verify or use the Report Message → Phishing feature in Outlook.
Learn more through the link in our bio!
Having trouble logging in or forgot your password? Resetting it will get you back into your Western accounts.
The WTS Helpdesk is here to help with all things tech on campus! Call us at 519-661-3800, speak with our 24/7 Virtual Agent, or submit a ticket. Link in bio.
Scammers piece together what you share: birthdays, pets, hobbies, locations and routines to make scams convincing.
Think before you post, review your privacy settings and keep personal details on a need-to-know basis.
Learn more at brnw.ch/21x6HFh.
iClicker helps you engage students with live polls, quizzes, and interactive questions in your classes! Learn more about iClicker and other services available to you as a faculty or staff member by visiting brnw.ch/21x6B6i.
Having trouble signing in to your Western email?
The WTS Helpdesk is here to help with all things tech on campus! Call us at 519-661-3800, speak with our 24/7 Virtual Agent, or submit a ticket. Link in bio.
Don't put off updating your device any longer - those pesky updates are actually trying to keep you safe! Patching security holes, performing virus scans, and fixing bugs all help keep your devices secure.
Complete your CyberSmart Training today and learn how to protect yourself from cyber attacks - link in bio!
Join CyberSmart: Staying Safer Online on Oct. 21 from 1-2 p.m., hosted by Western’s Chief Information Security Officer Brent Fowles. Learn more and register here: uwo.ca/events/2026/10/wts-cy…
NameCoach lets students, faculty and staff record and share the pronunciation of their names. Instructors can access pronunciations directly in OWL.
Learn more about NameCoach and other WTS services at brnw.ch/21x6qOS or visit the link in our bio.
Can't access My HR?
The WTS Helpdesk is here to help with all things tech on campus! Call us at 519-661-3800, speak with our 24/7 Virtual Agent, or submit a ticket. Link in bio.
When it comes to securing your data, small choices can make big differences. Learn more about how to keep your data safe at brnw.ch/21x6n0S.
Complete your CyberSmart Training today and learn how to protect yourself from cyber attacks - link in bio!
Catch up on VoiceThread's features, including creating and sharing VoiceThreads, tracking student participation, commenting, and assignments.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6jdM
When technology isn't working the way it should, getting support isn't a challenge: The WTS Helpdesk is here to help with all things tech on campus!
Call us at 519-661-3800, speak with our 24/7 Virtual Agent, or submit a ticket. Link in bio.
Always stop, think and verify before you share your information, click a link, or open an attachment. Learn more about #phishing at cybersmart.uwo.ca/
Catch up on updates to iClicker including a walkthrough of iClicker Cloud and OWL Brightspace integrations: grade sync, polls, quizzes, attendance and student participation.
Learn more: wts.uwo.ca/elearning/posts/i…
eduroam is your Wi-Fi access at partner insitutions in more than 65 countries! Learn more about this service and other services available to you as a staff, faculty, or researcher by visiting wts.uwo.ca/services
October is #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! Western staff and faculty - complete your CyberSmart training, and follow along this month for tips and tricks to stay #CyberSmart at work and at home.























