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.

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.

5 Mar 2025

Warning: infostealer, dozens of hacked accounts found on Telegram - are you among them?

Masaryk University's cybersecurity team warns of many compromised accounts whose login credentials have been leaked due to infostealers - malware that surreptitiously steals passwords and other sensitive data.

17 Oct 2024

Warning: spear-phishing campaign targeting IS MU login credentials

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns of an ongoing spear-phishing campaign aimed at stealing login credentials for the Masaryk University Information System.

19 Jun 2024

Warning: spear-phishing alert informing about mailbox quota exceeded!

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns about a spear-phishing campaign in which the attacker attempts to trick employees into revealing their login credentials!

11 Jun 2024

Warning: Beware of fraudulent messages claiming to be from MultiSport

Masaryk University's cyber security team warns of an increased risk of spear-phishing attacks targeting users of Masaryk University, exploiting the name of the company MultiSport.

23 May 2024

Scam phone calls about the payment of arrears!

Recently The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University has again noticed an increase in fraudulent phone calls. The attackers usually try to lure sensitive data from their victims via these unwanted phone calls. Did you get a call from the tax office? Sharpen up and read on!

27 Mar 2024

Warning: Repeated Malware Campaign Exploiting Masaryk University Identity

Masaryk University's cyber security team warns of a recurring malware campaign exploiting a fictitious sender identity and the name of Masaryk University.

24 Jan 2024

Warning: Beware of fraudulent phone calls on behalf of ČSSZ

The Czech Social Security Administration (ČSSZ) warns of an ongoing campaign of fraudulent phone calls.

1 Dec 2023

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.

3 Aug 2023

Warning: sending malware emails that abuse the identity of Masaryk University

Masaryk University's cyber security team warns against repeated phishing attacks using fictitious senders to send malware files.

9 Mar 2023

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).

3 Mar 2023

Phone scams are back!

Recently The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University has again noticed an increase in fraudulent phone calls. The attackers usually try to lure sensitive data from their victims via these unwanted phone calls. Did you get a call from Microsoft tech support? Sharpen up and read on!

18 Jan 2023

Warning: LastPass password manager is again under attack!

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns against using the LastPass password manager.

29 Nov 2022

Warning: the threat of university account compromise

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns against a spear-phishing campaign by which an attacker tries to lure login information from MUNI employees.

25 Nov 2022

Warning: weaponized open-source tools

We would like to draw your attention to increasingly frequent attacks using the weaponization of open-source tools, which target a wide range of organizations from the media, through defense and aerospace, to the IT services industries. The attacks are carried out using social engineering. Thanks to this, the attackers lure job seekers with fraudulent job offers. An ISO file infected with Trojan malware is subsequently sent to the applicants who respond to such an offer.

14 Nov 2022

Warning: Smishing campaign imitating the website of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns against a smishing campaign that imitates the pages of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic (MPSV) and thus tries to lure people into logging in to internet banking.

31 Aug 2022

Warning: phishing campaign to misuse bank identity

We draw your attention to a phishing campaign that has been running since around the beginning of August. It uses the offer of a housing allowance from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs as a motive. Fraudulent messages are spread via e-mail or text messages.

15 Jul 2022

Warning: Ongoing spear-phishing campaign

The Cybersecurity team of Masaryk University is issuing a warning against a wave of spear-phishing e-mails.

15 Jun 2022

Warning: Vulnerability in the MS Office

Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns of the vulnerability in O365 applications that allows malicious code to run on your device. How does this threat work precisely, and what can you do to avoid it?

31 Mar 2022

Fraudulent phone calls from fake Microsoft technical support

Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University has recently received several reports from users about fraudulent calls to Masaryk University's specialist workplaces.

12 May 2021

The Cybersecurity Team Excelled at the International Locked Shields 2021 Exercise

Our two colleagues from CSIRT, Václav Chlad and Andrej Tomči, performed extremely well at the international cyber security exercise Locked Shields 2021. Thanks to their professional approach, the Czech Republic's team ranked in the global competition on 3rd place.

26 Apr 2021

Tomáš Plesník as the New Head of CSIRT-MU: I Appreciate What We Managed to Build

The CSIRT-MU cybersecurity team has a strong reputation not only at the university but also in the Czech Republic and Europe. Since January 2021, there is a new leader in its head, although he is certainly no newcomer to the institute. We asked Tomáš Plesník how he gets along with the new role of the head of one of the most visible teams at ICS.

8 Mar 2021

I got rid of the word Impossible in my dictionary — Ili Ko about her journey through the world of IT

At the beginning of February, our cybersecurity team was strengthened by researcher Ili Ko, who moved them to the Czech Republic in cooperation with the ICS. What are her first impressions of our Institute and Brno? What are the plans and goals for the future? On today's International Women's Day, we symbolically shared an "international and women's" interview with you.

5 Jun 2020

Warning: Masaryk University users targeted by malware

In recent days, Masaryk University's cybersecurity team has seen a new sample of malware targeted at Masaryk University users.

16 Apr 2020

Warning: Our university could face a massive wave of spear-phishing e-mails in the upcoming days

The cybersecurity team of Masaryk University would like to inform you about an increased risk of being targeted by fraudulent e-mails in upcoming days, so-called spear-phishing. Fraudulent e-mails could also misuse the current situation around the coronavirus pandemic. Given the nature and possible consequences of this situation, we would like to give you more details.

30 Jan 1930

Warning: risks of using proxyware applications

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.