MCC Cybersecurity Incidents
MCC is required to report cybersecurity incidents to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), on a monthly basis.
Tracking, for these categories, began in April 2023 for faculty and staff. In November 2024, student tracking was added.
Types of Categories & Descriptions
| Category Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Blocked Emails | Email did not get through firewall (network security device to monitor incoming traffic). |
| Compromised Accounts | Unauthorized access to an account (aka hacking). |
| Phishing Campaigns | Broad range of harmful activities, accomplished through human interaction (aka social engineering). |
| Phishing Victims | Individual fell for a phishing campaign. |
Monthly stats are provided to MCC by a third-party vendor, after a month ends. *As such, there may be a delay in reporting the information, for the applicable month/year.
Year To Date (YTD) Totals
| Year | Blocked Emails | Compromised Accounts | Phishing Campaigns | Phishing Victims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD 2024* | 1,418,823 | 20 | 82 | 7 |
| YTD 2023 | 888,921 | 12 | 24 | 14 |
Annual Totals (by Month/Year)
2024*
| Month Year | Blocked Emails | Compromised Accounts | Phishing Campaigns | Phishing Victims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 177,451 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| February 2024 | 55,049 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| March 2024 | 117,886 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 315,819 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 59,272 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| June 2024 | 71,189 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 89,962 | 6 | 18 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 84,015 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 103,475 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 116,631 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 228,074 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| YTD 2024 | 1,190,749 | 18 | 76 | 7 |
2023
| Month Year | Blocked Emails | Compromised Accounts | Phishing Campaigns | Phishing Victims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 65,645 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2023 | 69,604 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| June 2023 | 77,294 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 88,062 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 80,393 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 76,784 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 112,610 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 163,879 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| December 2023 | 154,650 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YTD 2023 | 888,921 | 12 | 24 | 14 |
Last updated: 12/3/24
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