The Information Technologies department provides computing and media services in support of learning, teaching, research and administration at the University of Calgary.
Please be advised that legitimate looking emails have been circulating campus, claiming to offer employment opportunities. Examples of these particular SPAM emails are available here
May 9, 2012 - Please be advised that IT has identified an issue with the university's Integrated Email & Calendar service that is affecting a limited number of campus users. IT staff are working to resolve the issue; however, it is anticipated that service will not be restored until tomorrow morning.
Periodically, spam emails will reach the campus community claiming to be from the IT Support Centre or IT Helpdesk. Emails of this nature often ask users to click on the provided URL in order to update their accounts. Don't click on it!
A new malware threat is currently exploiting Mac computers that have unpatched Java vulnerabilities. This threat is known as “Flashback” and infects users visiting malicious websites. Removal instructions available here.