Why Are Universities Increasingly Being Targeted by Cyberattacks?

Attacks in cyberspace have become the new standard with the rise of digital technologies. These attacks take place every day. However, unlike physical attacks, they may not be noticed or even known by the target for long. If a significant attack occurs, it rarely makes it into the media and the general public's awareness. Did you know, for example, that Masaryk University faces such attacks almost daily?

About the Attacks on the University and How to Help Protect It

2 May

Changing the Default Document Sharing Settings Will Help Protect Sensitive Documents

With regard to better security and control of document owners over the content, the default setting for sharing documents in Microsoft 365 tools was changed on Tuesday, May 2. The new default option is "People you choose", when you specify specific users or (including external) group to share a document or folder.

24 Apr

Warning: fraudulent email will probably be in your inbox too

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University found a higher threat of phishing attacks, which aim to trick and manipulate users into behaving as the attacker demands. Therefore, we urge all Masaryk University users to be vigilant and cautious.

20 Mar

The Large-Format Printing Service in UCC Is Cancelled. The Plotter Went to the Silicon Heaven

Employees and students can no longer use Large-Format Printing in the University Computer Centre (UCC). The covid period caused low demand for this service, which was reflected in the higher costs of its operation.

9 Mar

TikTok application - installation and use warning for users of IT at MU

We strongly advise all users of IT at MU not to use the TikTok mobile application. We are doing so based on the warning issued on Wednesday, March 8, by the National Cyber and Information Security Agency. This warning affects the Information System of MU (IS MU) and the Economic and Administrative Information System of MU (INET).

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