AITM ADVISORY REN-ISAC is tracking an increase in reports of reverse proxy-based phishing attacks that successfully bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This threat has recently impacted multiple institutions across REN-ISAC membership and the broader research and education sector, targeting faculty, staff, and researchers. While MFA remains one of the most effective tools in protecting credentials, it… Read more »
Month: August 2025
Hacking Higher Education: U.S. Government Warns Iran-Affiliated Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable U.S. Networks
TLP: CLEAR In a June 30, 2025 joint fact sheet, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA) “strongly urge organizations to remain vigilant for potential targeted cyber activity against U.S. critical infrastructure and other… Read more »
Multi-Factor Authentication: Why It Matters for Higher Education and Research
Cybersecurity threats in higher education and research environments continue to evolve, and attackers are becoming more skilled at bypassing traditional defenses. One of the most effective ways to safeguard accounts and sensitive data is through multi-factor authentication (MFA). What MFA Is Multi-factor authentication adds an extra step to the login process beyond just a password…. Read more »