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‘Gamified’ DDoS attacks wage psychological warfare against NATO states, finds study
‘Hacktivism’ is evolving into a hybrid threat that blurs the lines between propaganda, geopolitical warfare and financially incentivised cyber-crime, says study of pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16).
Emotions help explain why people click phishing emails
Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively.
VTT joins the HAIC cybersecurity institute
In June, VTT will become part of the HAIC research institute at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.
Companies disclose more on cybersecurity – but markets remain indifferent
U.S. companies are reporting on cybersecurity in greater detail, yet stock market reactions remain muted. A new study by the University of Vaasa and Aalto University shows that mandatory cybersecurity disclosure does not prompt reactions from investors or stock analysts. Instead, the main benefits appear to materialise within firms themselves.
Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU
Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR.
Deadline approaching for the three mandatory courses – please complete them soon
All staff must complete courses of data protection and information security, cyber security and the Code of Conduct by the end of 2025
Aalto University participates in the digital security exercise Taisto in November 2025
Finland's largest digital security exercise helps us prepare
Information is our valuable asset – Let’s work together to ensure cybersecurity
All university employees must complete a course on cybersecurity by the end of the year, as well as courses on data protection and ethical principles
Updated course on Code of Conduct now available – Learn how to make ethically sound choices
This practical course is one of three mandatory courses for all staff
Access É«É«À² University services blocked from anonymous proxies and Tor network on 29 April 2025
Access blocked from 29 April onwards
Decline in reported harassment and inappropriate conduct
The number of cases involving staff slightly decreased in 2024. We continue to actively work towards a safe and respectful university community.
Cyber security and data protection increasingly relevant – update your skills!
Complete the updated courses by the end of the year
Aalto University stops posting on X and moves content to other channels
The university has opened an account on Bluesky, where Aalto can be found with the handle @aalto.fi.
Aalto University participates in the digital security exercise Taisto in November 2024
Finland's largest digital security exercise helps us prepare
Increase in reported cases of inappropriate treatment and harassment of staff
In our estimation, the increase reported in the number of cases of inappropriate treatment may in fact indicate a lower threshold for reporting them, as well as a greater confidence that such experiences will be taken seriously at the university.
Five things everyone should know about cybersecurity
We live in a world where hackers stalk teleworkers and advertisers spy on us. You can’t protect yourself from everything, but a little effort can get you to safer waters. Mikko Kiviharju, professor of practice in cybersecurity, offers five tips for securing your data.
Learning analytics solutions and updated learning analytics policy of Aalto University
Aalto University's learning analytics solutions are offered to students, teachers and education leaders.
The use of learning analytics is supported by the learning analytics policy, which highlights the goals of learning analytics and offers instructions and support for practical application.
The use of learning analytics is supported by the learning analytics policy, which highlights the goals of learning analytics and offers instructions and support for practical application.
Online games use dark designs to collect player data
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study from Aalto University
