News

2024-10-30 – New Rector’s Directive 35/2024 - Information Security Management System
2024-08-30 – A common trick is fake reminders of a payment that allegedly failed
2024-07-22 – Beware of further false requests from Charles University for a quote! They contain a viral attachment. The return address in the e-mails is faked. These e-mails are not sent from Charles University!
2024-03-26 – At the end of March 2024 came another wave of malware emails abusing the identity of Masaryk University. They look the same, but the malware is new.
2024-02-28 – We are starting to send out invitations to university staff to attend Basic Cyber Security Training in the Moodle system
2023-11-30 – Notice regarding the use of the WeChat mobile app
2023-11-07 – Warning: sending malware emails that abuse the identity of Masaryk University
2023-08-25 – Be careful with QR codes
2023-08-17 – From 28. 8. 2023 the issuance of TCS PERSONAL and ROBOT certificates will be suspended for an unknown period. More on tcs.cuni.cz.
2023-08-15 – Recommendation for ensuring cybersecurity when using AI
2023-05-10 – Did you receive an “official” email from Europol or the Directorate-General of Police accusing you of edophilia? Do you have no idea what it is and what they want? It is simple, they just want your money.
2023-03-29 – TikTok warning for students
2023-03-22 – Did you see the “Hackers are watching you” window on your iPhone? Don’t panic and don’t install anything, it’s just fraudulent website activity.
2023-03-09 – Warning against a cybersecurity threat consisting of installing and using the TikTok app
2022-11-08 – Beware of phishing copying the CAS login form!
2022-11-07 – Should you log in to a well-known website that never wanted a password? Attention! In fact, it may be a smart phishing form.
2022-10-03 – We recommend excellent (and short) course SENIOR against internet villains? – not only for seniors! (in Czech language only)
2022-08-30 – Watch out for the phishing campaign with the motive of the housing benefit offer from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. It is spread by e-mail or SMS messages. More in warning issued by the NÚKIB (in Czech only) (National Cyber and Information Security Agency)
2022-08-12 – Next false Charles University’s request for price quote. The university is mentioned to make the mail appear trustworthy (and the recipient has opened malware attachment). These e-mails were not sent from the university network!
2022-03-01 – Beware of calls for support in cryptocurrencies
2022-02-27 – On social networks you may encounter calls to install certain software on your computer in connection with the current situation in Ukraine. We warn against this – you never really know who is behind the call and who you are giving access to your computer and your data!
2022-02-24 – Next false Charles University’s request for price quote.
2022-02-11 – Authorities warn of a wave of fraudulent calls (vishing). Callers pretend to be representatives of a trusted company (such as Microsoft) and use various tactics (and threats) to persuade users to install a program on their computer to help with a computer attack. In reality, however, this installation leads to computer attacks and theft of passwords or money. Do not follow the suspicious instructions over the phone and contact the Police of the Czech Republic directly.
2022-02-08 – We are dealing with a wave of phishing sent from phishing-breached university accounts. Office365 accounts are also being abused. If you get phishing from a university address, please report it as soon as possible to abuse@cuni.cz!
2022-01-13 – Watch out for emails with reference to malware with forged name as well as sender’s email!
2022-01-07 – Cybersecurity Training to all students and staff of Charles University (in Czech language only).
2021-12-06 – Domain expiration warning. The fraudster warns against domain expiration (not true) and offers easy extensions at multiple cost.
2021-09-28 – False replies to actual emails sent. The attacker breaks into the email inbox of someone you texted and sends you a reply. With a link to a fraudulent advertising site, with malware file, etc., but because it’s a response to a real email, it feels credible.
2021-05-28 – Attempts to manipulate university staff into entering a payment order to transfer a larger amount abroad. The attackers seem to know the organizational structure and names of specific people on the web. We registered more cases. It also targets solvers of larger international projects.
2021-05-07 – Beware of attempts to change bank account numbers to which paychecks are sent.
2021-03-26 – False Charles University’s request for price quote. The university is mentioned to make the mail appear trustworthy (and the recipient has opened malware attachment). These e-mails were not sent from the university network!