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.
In recent days, Masaryk University's cybersecurity team has seen a new sample of malware targeted at Masaryk University users.
The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University would like to inform you about an increased risk of being targeted by phishing e-mails. These e-mails contain a suspicious link to download an unknown file. Note that the presence of the download link in the e-mail is not explained in any way. By downloading this file, the user infects the device with very sophisticated malware.
Attackers proceed as follows: gain access to the e-mail address - find a trusted conversation in the inbox - send e-mails with a link to download an unknown file that contains malware. You can see an example in the red box in the picture below.
This current threat is a textbook case of what the average user encounters with a certain regularity. We, therefore, recommend the following digital habits:
In connection with the current situation, we would like to point out Cybercompass, our course about the fundamentals of information security for users. Especially its online lesson on Self-defense.
Masaryk University's cyber security team warns of a recurring malware campaign exploiting a fictitious sender identity and the name of Masaryk University.
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.