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The Organization
Centered in Bloemfontein, the University of the Free State is one of South Africa’s leading universities. Founded in 1904, UFS is a research-led, student-centered, and regionallyengaged university. It contributes to development and social justice through its production of globally competitive graduates and knowledge. And it educates more than 40,000 students and supports over 4,200 staff members at 59 teaching facilities across South Africa.
The Challenge
Stop malicious email attacks and prevent credential theft Over 90% of all cybersecurity attacks start with an email.1 And attackers often try multiple ways to breach a user’s account. These include brute-force attacks and key-logging software. But phishing emails remain the most effective way cyber criminal steal a user’s credentials. Criminal groups operate from multiple countries, and they’ve become increasingly sophisticated. They attempt to lure users into clicking a malicious link and divulging their confidential account credentials. And they frequently make use of topical events to make their emails appear genuine.