The cyberattack on Eindhoven University of Technology revealed serious vulnerabilities exacerbated by known issues and human error. Key factors included the lack of mandatory multi-factor authentication for VPN access and poor password reset protocols, which allowed attackers to exploit old credentials. Although the rapid response by IT staff and FoxCERT helped mitigate the damage by taking the network offline, students and staff faced a week of significant disruption. The attackers used standard techniques, indicating a less sophisticated threat but one that underscores the ongoing security challenges in higher education.
The cyberattack on TU/e illustrates alarming vulnerabilities that can lead to significant disruption, emphasizing the critical need for improved security measures in educational institutions.
A timely response to the cyberattack allowed TU/e to take decisive action by taking their network offline for a week, which prevented further data loss and ensured future security.
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