MSU working to learn if personal information was compromisedMichigan State University Michigan State University is investigating a possible cybersecurity threat.While the investigation is ongoing, the university said on Tuesday that officials have not yet determined if personal information was compromised.“MSU IT is taking appropriate steps to protect the university, its information, and the continued delivery of campus services while working with cybersecurity partners and law enforcement to investigate the threat,” MSU said in a statement on Nov. 3.Here are tips MSU sent out to students and staff on cybersecurity awareness:Be alert for phishing. Carefully review unexpected emails, text messages, phone calls, and multifactor authentication prompts, especially those requesting urgent action or sensitive information.Think before you click. Avoid opening unexpected links or attachments. When in doubt, navigate directly to a website or contact the sender through a trusted method.Protect your credentials. Never share your password, authentication codes, or multifactor authentication approvals with anyone. MSU will never ask for this information.Use multifactor authentication. Enable multifactor authentication whenever available and deny any authentication request you did not initiate.Use strong, unique passwords. Avoid reusing your MSU password for personal accounts. Consider using a password manager to create and securely store unique passwords.Keep devices and software up to date. Install security updates promptly and restart devices when requested so updates can take effect.Report suspicious activity. If a message, login prompt, or account activity does not look right, report it promptly. Early reporting helps MSU investigate and respond quickly.Anyone who may notice suspicious activity or think their account may be at risk is asked to contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or submit a request with the IT Quick Request Form. Click here for more information.Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.About the AuthorSamantha Sayles headshotSamantha SaylesSamantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.
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