Universities
German universities cut degree programs due to savings measures
Reported by AI
Due to financial constraints, several German universities are planning cuts to degree programs. Primarily affected are humanities fields like philosophy and history. The measures aim to achieve savings in the millions.
Microsoft warns of payroll pirate scam targeting university employees
Reported by AI
Microsoft has alerted organizations to a phishing campaign dubbed 'Payroll Pirate' that compromises Workday accounts to divert employee paychecks. The scam, active since March 2025, has affected accounts at multiple universities. Attackers use sophisticated tactics to bypass multi-factor authentication and hide their changes.