University of Manchester says its data 'likely copied' in cyberattack

The University of Manchester shared that their computer systems were attacked, and it’s possible that data could have been copied.

The exact data that has been reached by the attackers is still unknown. However, the personnel and pupils have been instructed to be cautious of any doubtful emails.

The university's own experts are teaming up with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency to fix the problem.

According to a declaration, the team is currently making efforts to comprehend the data that has been accessed and will provide more details once they obtain more information.

The school said sorry to its members for the violation and is currently looking into the matter.

Our main concern is to solve this problem and give the necessary details to those impacted in the shortest time possible. We are dedicating all of our available means towards achieving this objective.

The university and NCSC gave a warning to everyone who could be affected to be careful of phishing emails. These types of emails are frequently used by online scammers to deceive people.

Identifying fraudulent emails It's important to be aware of scam emails which may try to steal your personal information or money. Here are a few tips to help you identify fraudulent emails: 1. Check the sender: Make sure that the sender's email address is legitimate and not a fake email made to look like it's coming from a reputable organization. 2. Beware of urgent language and time-sensitive requests: Scam emails will often use urgent language and try to create a sense of urgency in order to pressure you into taking immediate action. 3. Don't click on links or download attachments: Fraudulent emails may include links or attachments that can secretly install malware on your device. Avoid clicking on any links or downloading files if you're unsure of their origin. 4. Look for spelling and grammatical errors: These mistakes are common in scam emails. 5. Be wary of requests for personal or financial information: Legitimate organizations would never ask for sensitive information such as your password or bank account details. If you receive an email suspicious, it's best to delete it immediately.

Although they may appear credible initially, be cautious of email addresses that seem slightly incorrect (such as numbers imitating letters in the domain name), spelling errors, and strange formatting.

If you are unsure, it is best not to click on any links contained within the email.

According to the lead security engineer at Check Point Software, Muhammad Yahya Patel, the recent occurrence highlighted the significance of universities implementing a strong cybersecurity approach.

According to him, the education industry is frequently attacked through digital means due to the significant amount and importance of information they possess.

Regrettably, education is frequently given lower priority regarding the establishment of a strong cybersecurity plan.

He said, "The suggestions provided until now are few, however, I recommend being careful and not resuming your regular activities until the university is certain that there aren't any more accessible entry points."

The frequency of cyberattacks aimed at Britain is increasing.

The event occurred during a series of cyber assaults on British companies and organizations throughout this year. Some of the targets include the BBC, Boots, and British Airways (BA). Prior to that, Royal Mail, WH Smith, and JD Sports had also been attacked.

Several cyber attacks have been associated with Russia, and a group of hackers called Clop carried out the breaches against the BBC, Boots, and BA.

According to Brett Callow, a specialist at the cybersecurity company Emsisoft, this could be one of the most noteworthy data breaches in recent times.

In the previous month, British enterprises were advised to enhance their online security measures in order to safeguard the nation against "opponents driven by ideology, instead of monetary incentives" who have initiated targeting the UK.