Universities under cyber attack
This week, various media outlets have reported on the high number of cyber attacks suffered by UK universities.
Universities are of interest to a range of attackers. Highly skilled hacking groups conduct cyber espionage, seeking to acquire cutting-edge research and intellectual property in areas such as defence, energy, and artificial intelligence. Most academics have detailed web pages describing themselves and their research interests, giving attackers more…
Link: Weekly Threat Report 8th September 2017
Source: NCSC Reports
