Hackers were able to gain access to 'high-value' data within just two hours during a test of universities' defences against cyber attacks. It also warned that phishing attacks against students are becoming 'more sophisticated' and increasingly prevalent in UK institutions. Scroll down for videoHackers were able to gain access to 'high-value' data within just two hours during a test of universities' defences against cyber attacks, a report has said. 'While the majority of higher education providers take this problem seriously, we are not confident that all UK universities are equipped with adequate cyber-security knowledge, skills and investment.' The experts said regulators should set minimum requirements for cybersecurity at UK institutions in order to tackle the problem.

Source: Daily Mail April 04, 2019 03:50 UTC