UK’s top 10 universities ‘putting students at risk’ when it comes to malicious email scams
Research has found that none of the UK’s top 10 universities actively block fraudulent emails from reaching recipients. Proofpoint has released data identifying that 97% of the top universities in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, subjecting students, staff and stakeholders to higher risk of email-based impersonation attacks. […]
85% of UK’s top 20 universities not addressing email fraud
Only 15 percent of the UK’s top 20 universities have implemented the recommended and strictest level of DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) protection, which prevents cybercriminals from spoofing their identity and reduces the risk of email fraud. That’s according to research from Proofpoint, which says this leaves students, staff and suppliers open to […]
Student email fraud risk flagged ahead of A-Level results day
Almost two thirds (65 percent) of the UK’s top 20 Universities have no published DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) record, making them potentially more susceptible to cybercriminals spoofing their identity and increasing the risk of email fraud for students. With a record 40 percent (236,350) of UK school leavers applying for higher education places this […]
End-users in education vulnerable to phishing
A cybersecurity training study has revealed phishing identification and data protection are the top problem areas for end-users, particularly in sectors such as education. The conclusion comes via Proofpoint’s fourth annual Beyond the Phish report, which examines end user understanding of a broad range of cybersecurity topics and best practices. The report features analysis of data related […]