Fake emails, known as phishing, compromised 196 accounts at the University of Hull on Wednesday, before requesting money. The spokesperson said an investigation is being carried out and the university, alongside their cybersecurity partner, took immediate action to block the compromised accounts. The emails claimed university accounts were being closed and asked recipients to log in to confirm their details. University students and staff have been targeted by an email scam demanding money, a spokesperson has said. The accounts were then used to send fraudulent emails requesting money transfers. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
This Cyber News was published on www.bbc.com. Publication date: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:44:03 +0000