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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 →
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 →
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. Â
Many information security incidents begin with everyday mistakes. Read Full Article →
Most phishing attacks do not rely on sophisticated technology. They rely on human behavior. Â
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. Â
An account may appear to be at risk. Read Full Article →
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.Â
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 →
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the habits and practices that helps everyone stay safer online. Throughout the month, MSU IT will share its Pause. Verify. Protect. campaign, offering practical guidance on topics such as phishing, strong passphrases, data privacy, and timely software updates.Â
In addition to MSU IT’s awareness efforts, Spartans are invited to participate in a series of virtual educational sessions hosted by the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA). Read Full Article →
Michigan State University Information Technology is partnering with MSU Procurement to introduce an updated IT Readiness process to provide clearer guidance when purchasing or using IT hardware, software, and services.
This update is designed to improve the campus experience by helping staff more easily determine what steps, if any, are required before proceeding with an IT purchase. Read Full Article →
Summer is a surprisingly busy time of year for MSU IT. With fewer classes in session, teams across campus are advancing projects that strengthen core systems, support teaching and learning, and improve the daily technology experiences for students, faculty, and staff.Â
The work highlighted here represents some of the larger efforts underway this summer and is not a complete list. Read Full Article →
Incidents like these can lead to an increase in phishing and scam activities targeting students, faculty, and staff. This is a good time to review safe cybersecurity practices.
We encourage all members of the MSU community to keep the following best practices in mind:
- Be alert for signs of phishing, including unexpected emails, texts, calls, suspicious links, or requests for sensitive information.
