The University’s official cyber security training covers the essentials everyone needs to know. But if you fancy going a step further and getting some real hands-on practice, there are some great free platforms out there that let you do just that. Ever wondered how attackers actually get into systems or how to stop them? You […]
Category: Cyber Security
Watch our Cyber Police series and learn new skills
Closing out Cyber Month, is the Cyber Police Series: Think Netflix, but cyber. Follow Detective Luis Moreno as he tackles real-world cybercrime cases in London, uncovering how criminals operate and how they’re caught. If you are familiar with the first 4 seasons, you will be delighted to hear that season 5, tipped as the most […]
Know the Scams Targeting You
Don’t get played: the scams to know about this term Welcome to Stirling if you’re just arriving, and welcome back if you’re returning! Whether you’re still finding your way around campus or already know the best spot in the library, there’s one thing worth a few minutes of your time before term gets busy: scams. […]
Week 3: Keeping Kids Safe Online
For staff or students with families or younger people in their lives, this week is all about protecting the younger people in your life. We’ll cover how to keep kids safe online, including the growing risk from AI tools that can misuse photos, plus links to trusted resources for parents. We recently joined the Cyber […]
OneDrive web address update: what you need to know
Microsoft is updating the web address (URL) used for OneDrive as part of a wider move to standardise its cloud services. What’s changing? You’ll start to see a new OneDrive URL: Why? This change creates a more consistent and recognisable Microsoft experience, helping users easily identify trusted services. When? What this means for you What’s […]
Phishing Alert: Fake SharePoint Emails Targeting the University
Universities across the sector are currently being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign. How it works Users will receive what looks like a standard SharePoint document invitation, usually from a colleague or someone you know, sent via Microsoft SharePoint itself (no-reply@sharepoint.com). It looks completely legitimate, which is exactly the point. Clicking the above link opened […]
Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus: Retained for Another Year
We are delighted to share that the University has successfully renewed both its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations for another twelve months. Thank you to everyone who helped, particularly those who gave up time for device audits and responded to requests throughout the process. What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the […]
Changes to Chrome Browser Extensions
Our Cyber Security Manager shares an important update on upcoming changes to Chrome browser extensions. Most of us install browser extensions without thinking twice. Dark mode. Grammar checker. AI sidebar. Screenshot tool. Calendar helper. They’re small. Convenient. Harmless… right? Unfortunately, not always. I know what you’re thinking, “We’re about to lose the ability to install […]
Secure Teams Meetings
We have seen an increase in AI bots joining Teams Meetings unannounced so here is some advice on setting up secure Teams Meetings. This needs to be done on a per-meeting basis as it is not currently the default setting. Further advice on Teams Meeting options can be found here: Meeting options in Microsoft Teams […]
Dropbox Phishing Scams
Now that we’re back after the festive break and pretending the year has eased in gently (it hasn’t), it’s time for our first cyber update of the year. This one’s a quick but important reminder about a phishing scam that’s been doing the rounds. This time, it’s fake Dropbox emails. These ones are particularly sneaky […]