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MSU Cybersecurity Update

Posted November 3, 2026 by Kate White

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Michigan State University is actively monitoring and investigating a potential cybersecurity threat. MSU IT is taking appropriate steps to protect the university, its information, and the continued delivery of campus services while working with cybersecurity partners and law enforcement to investigate the threat.

The investigation is ongoing, and MSU has not determined that personal information was compromised. Read Full Article →

MSU Cybersecurity Update

Posted November 3, 2026 by Kate White

The investigation is ongoing, and MSU has not determined that personal information was compromised. Read Full Article →

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Join our team!

Posted October 29, 2026 by itcomm

If you’re looking to further your career in information technology or a related field, have a passion for higher education, and want to contribute to MSU’s mission, we want to hear from you!

All open IT roles can be found at careers.msu.edu. Student IT jobs can be found at msu.joinhandshake.com Read Full Article →

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A Simple Habit That Reduces Risk

Posted October 28, 2026 by itcomm

Software and security updates rarely appear at a convenient time. Most of us have seen an update notification and postponed it until later. The challenge is that attackers do not always wait.

Attackers are identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities faster using automation and AI. Once a serious weakness becomes known, delaying remediation can leave systems exposed while attackers look for ways to use it. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT Educational and Research Technology resources for November

Posted October 26, 2026 by Caitlin

Refresh Your D2L Brightspace Skills

Mid-semester is a great time to revisit your D2L setup. Explore quick recordings on rubrics, weighted grading, extra credit, and accessibility to help you fine-tune your course and make grading easier moving forward. Visit MSU IT’s Instructional Technology and Development MediaSpace page to learn more.

Workshops

Prepare your courses for success with these workshops covering D2L Brightspace essentials, engaging students through Packback, and accessibility best practices. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT taking action to address critical PHP security vulnerabilities

Posted October 22, 2026 by itcomm

Michigan State University Information Technology is aware of recently identified critical security vulnerabilities affecting PHP, a technology widely used to support websites and web applications.

MSU IT has been actively assessing university systems and taking appropriate measures to protect MSU’s technology environment. These efforts include identifying systems, applying available security updates, implementing additional protections where appropriate, and working directly with system administrators across the university. Read Full Article →

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Protecting Information Starts with Everyday Decisions

Posted October 21, 2026 by itcomm

Every day, faculty, staff, and students work with information that supports teaching, learning, research, and university operations. That includes student records, research data, financial information and sensitive business information. Because information is part of nearly everything we do, protecting it is a shared responsibility across the university.

Many information security incidents begin with everyday mistakes. Read Full Article →

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Why Phishing Continues to Work

Posted October 13, 2026 by itcomm

Most phishing attacks do not rely on sophisticated technology. They rely on human behavior.

Attackers know people are busy and often move quickly through email, text messages, and collaboration tools. Their messages create urgency so someone will act before taking a closer look.

An account may appear to be at risk. Read Full Article →

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One Password Problem Can Become Many

Posted October 5, 2026 by itcomm

Most of us have more online accounts than we can easily keep track of. Between work, school, banking, shopping, streaming services and social media, it is easy to understand why people reuse passwords.

Attackers know that, too. When usernames and passwords are exposed in a data breach, automated tools can test those credentials on other websites and services. Read Full Article →

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Deadline for AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award applications extended to Oct. 16

Posted October 5, 2026 by Kate White

MSU IT is extending the submission deadline for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards to 5 p.m. (EDT) Friday, Oct. 16th to give educators more time to apply. The AT&T awards are given to instructors who use technology to support student success and enhance their teaching with impactful, accessible, and engaging practice. Read Full Article →

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Required Password Reset for All MSU Accounts

Posted October 1, 2026 by Aaron Fedewa

MSU IT is requiring a password reset for all MSU users, including students, faculty, and staff.

To protect university accounts and systems, MSU IT is requiring all MSU users to reset their MSU NetID password while suspicious cybersecurity activity is investigated.

Currently, there is no evidence of malware, data corruption, or unauthorized activity within individual MSU accounts. Read Full Article →