News, Articles, and Safety Warnings

23 Jun

Umělá inteligence a životní prostředí

8 Jun

Scheduled Outage for INET, IS Magion, and the MU Portal (2026)

As part of the modernization and upgrade of Masaryk University’s IT infrastructure, there will be a scheduled outage of the INET, Magion, and MU Portal systems from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. This update is necessary to ensure the security, stability, and long-term support of IT services. On this page, you will find more detailed and up-to-date information, FAQs, and contact information for whom to contact in case of any issues.

12 May

Warning: phishing attacks from compromised university accounts are escalating

1 Apr

Warning: after the attack on EU websites, leaked data may be misused

The Cybersecurity Team at Masaryk University warns of an attack targeting a web platform operated by the European Commission, which resulted in a data breach. Specifically, for users involved in European activities or projects, we recommend changing your password and remaining highly vigilant against potential follow-up phishing messages.

26 Feb

Warning: the use of proxyware applications is risky and prohibited

Masaryk University’s cybersecurity team warns against installing and using proxyware applications. At first glance, they may seem appealing, but in reality they pose a security risk, as they are actively abused for cyberattacks.

3 Feb

Warning: Increased Risk of DDoS Attacks

Masaryk University's cybersecurity team warns of a possible wave of DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks targeting the availability of websites and online services. This warning is primarily intended for system and service administrators.

19 Jan

New Vodafone OneNet Navíc service: Option to extend data and roaming for employees

Masaryk University employees can now easily add extra data or roaming packages to their work business mobile plans thanks to the Vodafone OneNet Navíc service. Flexible, fast, and from anywhere.

25 Jul 2025

New Rules for Forwarding Employee Emails

Starting in the second half of 2025, Masaryk University will restrict the automatic forwarding of employee emails to private and external email accounts. The goal of this measure is to enhance the protection of personal and sensitive data.

15 Jul 2025

Warning: DeepSeek products pose a risk to university environments

Masaryk University's cybersecurity team warns of the risks associated with using DeepSeek's AI tools. Based on the warning NÚKIB, we do not recommend using DeepSeek's products - either for work or personal use. Entering information into language models (e.g., AI chatbot) can seriously compromise data in a university environment.