Articles | Cybersecurity at MUNI

11 Oct

Alternative browsers Brave and TOR

Most people are familiar with common web browsers such as Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge. However, there are also alternative browsers like Brave or TOR, which focus on privacy protection. But are these browsers truly competitive alternatives to the traditional giants? And do they really offer a higher level of privacy as they claim? In this article, we will take a closer look at these browsers and try to answer these questions.

1 OctThreats

Device Security: Antivirus and Everything Around It

Why should we use antivirus software? And is it worth splashing out on premium features? In this article, we'll delve into the world of antivirus programs, which are more crucial than ever in today's online landscape. We'll uncover how these programs combat ever-evolving threats and safeguard your personal data. We'll explore how antivirus actually works and what other options you can employ against malicious files.

18 JunE-mailThreats

70 % of MUNI students fell prey to fraudulent e-mails

These were the findings of David Magušin’s research, in which he took the role of a cyber attacker to see how 215 Masaryk University students responded to fake phishing e-mails. An actual attacker, if successful, could use IS to terminate their studies, change their scholarship bank number or send counterfeit email with malware attached on their behalf.

7 JunPasswords

Databases of leaked passwords and account protection

Databases of leaked passwords contain passwords obtained and published after hacking attacks or due to insufficient system security. These databases can help regular users discover if their passwords have been compromised, but cyber attackers can also misuse them. This article explains how databases of leaked passwords work, what steps to take if a leak is discovered, and what preventive measures to enhance security.

5 AprThreats

AI as a Friend and Foe in Cybersecurity

Today, AI is an essential part of our everyday lives, whether it's generating text, creating images, or improving the user experience online. It is not only for these reasons that we have decided to introduce you in this article to the specific role of AI in cybersecurity, an area where its potential and challenges are reaching new dimensions. In addition to exploring the benefits of AI for defending against cyber threats, we will not shy away from looking at the darker side of AI...

31 Oct 2023

What threats lurk in the digital world? Alarming facts about cybersecurity.

In an era of digital threats, this article unveils key facts about cybersecurity. Learn how to protect yourself in the online world.

20 Sep 2023

Who wants our data? Besides social networks or supermarkets, Barbie as well!

All of us have encountered the annoying process of agreeing to contract terms on websites. We do it almost automatically, whether using apps, products, or social networks. But what are we actually agreeing on? That is what we will be diving into today – the terms and conditions, as well as user privacy.

24 Apr 2023

Why are universities increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks?

Attacks in cyberspace have become the new standard with the rise of digital technologies. These attacks take place every day. However, unlike physical attacks, they may not be noticed or even known by the target for long. If a significant attack occurs, it rarely makes it into the media and the general public's awareness. Did you know, for example, that Masaryk University faces such attacks almost daily?

E-mail

Do you understand e-mail headers?

We receive many e-mails daily, and it's not always solicited mail. Have you noticed that the sender's address sometimes looks trustworthy in similar e-mails at first glance? In the following article, you will learn how this situation is possible and how the e-mail headers are related to it.

30 Jan 2020Data EncryptionThreats

The Ransomware Threat

Attackers encrypt data and then require money to decrypt them - that's ransomware.

26 Jul 2019E-mail

Don't be fooled

„Hello, your university account has been hacked. Please send us the password for this account as soon as possible so that we can secure it."

Threats

What if it catches fire?

We often write that preventing a fire is much better than fighting it. It is still valid. But what to do if a fire does break out? That’s the topic of the last part of the Cybersecurity series from CSIRT-MU.

10 Dec 2018Threats

How to not get tangled up in the net?

When traveling to a foreign country, it is wise to search for what to watch out for in that country. It’s the same with surfing the Internet.