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Cyber incident - weekly round up

23 Aug 2023

This week's key information - 23 August 2023

Key information

  • Changes to Duo 2-factor authentication
  • Login changes: GlobalProtect VPN

Changes to Duo 2-factor authentication

The way you login to University services using Duo 2-factor authentication is changing.

In the afternoon of Wednesday, 23 August we are making a change that will affect staff users only. Students and postgraduate researchers will not be affected at this time.

Login changes: GlobalProtect VPN

Please read an update on login changes to the VPN service below:

Cyber incident guidance and support  

All our latest information and guidance, including wellbeing support and FAQs, can be found at:  

We recognise that for a number of teams, the current cyber incident is adding additional demands to their normal workload. We are keen to support and maintain wellbeing across affected teams.

We would encourage individuals to speak to their line manager with any wellbeing concerns in the first instance. Further information on wellbeing support is available on the StaffNet wellbeing pages.

You can also contact wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk for more information.