You are actually correct that you were scanned by an official, funded project at the University of Michigan. The research team specializes in "internet-wide mea

You are actually correct that you were scanned by an official, funded project at the University of Michigan. The research team specializes in "internet-wide measurement", meaning they scan for vulnerabilities on a regular basis in order to get a sort of "Internet health report". Nonetheless, if this bothers you, visiting the IP that scanned you gives you instructions for opting out: http://141.212.122.194 http://141.212.122.194