MTU students in Cork targeted by email pranksters in 'spoofing' event

MTU was the target of a major ransomware cyberattack in February 2023

MTU confirmed a 'spoofing' event carried out on Monday night appears to have been a prank email that has since been dealt with by its IT team. Picture: Denis Minihane

Munster Technological University (MTU) has confirmed students were targeted by pranksters via email on Monday night.

It has moved to allay fears over an IT breach, with MTU the target of a major ransomware cyberattack in February 2023.