Introduction Well, it wouldn’t be a cyber security event if we didn’t mention AI, right? It would almost feel rude not to. AI is the buzzword of the moment, splashed across headlines, boardroom agendas, and tech blogs everywhere. But what does it actually mean in practice? And more importantly, can it protect us, or can […]
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Cyber Security Podcasts
Each week we’ll share something quick and useful to help you stay cyber aware. To start, we’ve picked out some podcasts that cover real stories of hacks, scams, and the social engineering tricks that still catch people out today. JISC Podcast – ClickFix The JISC cyber threat intelligence team unpack the rise of ClickFix and […]
Intro to Cyber Security Month October 2025
October is Cyber Security Month – a Europe-wide initiative led by ENISA and the European Commission to remind us all how important it is to stay safe online. Cyber attacks are getting smarter, faster, and powered by new tech like AI. That’s right, the same tools that can help us work are also being used […]
Winter Graduation 2025: Library and IT Checklist
As graduation approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re fully prepared for life after university, both academically and practically. Whether you’re finishing up assignments, returning library books, or planning your next steps, our Library and IT Essentials Checklist for Winter 2025 is here to help. From saving your work and managing your university email to […]
Beware of fake PDF editors distributing malware
In recent months, there’s been a sharp rise in security alerts linked to malicious PDF editors and converters. You may recall the Cyber Team’s earlier blog on Lumma InfoStealer – a fake captcha that secretly installed malware to steal personal documents, saved browser passwords, and other sensitive data. The latest variation of this threat is now spreading through […]
Borrow, Plug In, Study: Your Guide to Laptop Loans and Docking Stations at Stirling
We’re making some exciting updates to your study spaces and laptop loan service! As part of our improvements, we have replaced all the all-in-one (AIO) computers on Level 2 of the library with docking monitors. These can be used with laptops borrowed from the Lapsafe cabinets or your own device, giving you more flexibility and control over how you work. You’ll be able […]
Windows 11 rollout – action required
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. All University connected networked devices currently running Windows 10 must be upgraded to Windows 11 before that date. With your help many devices have already been upgraded, and Information Services will begin rolling out Windows 11 to staff devices that are still on Windows 10 from […]
Password managers
Why Using a Password Manager Can Be a Smart Move In today’s digital world, we juggle dozens—sometimes hundreds—of passwords across work, school, and personal accounts. Remembering them all? Not realistic. Reusing the same one? Risky. Fortunately, there’s a more secure alternative: dedicated password management software. What Is a Password Manager? Password managers serve as encrypted […]
Library Systems and Services Downtime, 12-13 July
Due to important data migration work by our Library systems supplier (Ex Libris), many services will experience downtime over 12th – 13th July. See details below on what to expect. Planned Downtime The migration process will take place over the weekend of 12–13 July 2025 with up to 24 hours of downtime expected between 6am Saturday 12th July […]
Gabagool Spear Phishing Incident
The university recently experienced a targeted spear phishing attack involving a phishing kit known as Gabagool. Cyber threats are increasing in sophistication, and phishing messages are becoming harder and harder to spot. We’ve created a short animation to help raise awareness and help you detect malicious emails: What happened? A member of staff received a […]