Tag: Western Sydney University
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WSU Consultants Paid Up to $2,850 a Day as Redundancies Loom: What It Means for the University
Overview: High-cost consulting in a time of cuts Western Sydney University (WSU) is slipping deeper into financial strain as it prepares to shed hundreds of staff. Leaked documents obtained by the ABC reveal that several senior consultants are being paid rates as high as $2,850 per day, with individual invoices showing five weeks of work…
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Major Sydney university hit by cybersecurity breach with fake degree revocation emails
Overview: a cybersecurity breach at Western Sydney University Western Sydney University (WSU) has acknowledged a significant cybersecurity incident after mass emails circulated to students and alumni. The fraudulent messages claimed that some degrees had been revoked or that individuals had been excluded from the university, prompting concern among recipients who thought the notices were legitimate.…
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Cybersecurity Breach at Western Sydney University News
Overview A major cybersecurity breach has targeted Western Sydney University, prompting warnings to students and alumni after mass emails circulated with alarming claims. The messages, which appeared to originate from accounts affiliated with the university, included false notices suggesting some degrees had been revoked. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about email security and data protection…
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Western Sydney University Hit by Major Cybersecurity Breach as Fraudulent Emails Target Students and Alumni
Overview of the Incident A major cybersecurity breach at Western Sydney University has disrupted communications with students and alumni, prompting urgent warnings from the university and law enforcement. The incident involves mass emails that appeared to originate from university-affiliated accounts, including one from an address labeled no-email@westernsydney.edu.au, and another from an address titled Parking Permits.…