CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The law enforcement agency has warned the citizens of the United States not to fall prey to the ransomware campaigns launched by the said group of threat actors known to target schools & educational institutes in the country. Vice Society exploits online systems by using tools such as Cobalt Strike, SystemBC, and PowerShell Empire.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2023

The education sector faces evolving cyber threats: insider errors, ransomware attacks, and vendor vulnerabilities. Schools face evolving cyber threats in an increasingly digital educational landscape. This article was originally published in Spiceworks on 6.19.23 by Charlie Sander, CEO at ManagedMethods.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Cyber Threats have increased on enterprise networks and all thanks to the latest trend of work from home that is being practiced by most of the firms operating across the globe to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. The post Work from home increases Cyber Threats on Enterprises appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 4, 2021

An official statement released by a top Cyber Official of UK says that telecom, energy and transport sectors in Ireland are facing extreme cyber threats from foreign nations. And at this event, the lady expressed her concerns and encouraged strong bilateral partnership in these regards to counter such threats.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2021

The warning was issued just when the Cyber security wing of India announced that there was a possible infiltration made by Chinese intelligence on a power grid in Mumbai that could have otherwise started a power blackout in whole of south India in Oct 2020.

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Webroot

MARCH 12, 2023

Cyber threats show no sign of slowing down, which is why it is important to stay up to date on security best practices. That’s one of the many reasons why we are so passionate about partnering with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to help girls be more cyber aware. Visit us at webroot.com.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 22, 2021

With cyber attacks against financial and banking institutions now a daily occurrence, cyber threats have become the biggest risk to the global financial system, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. There are cyber attacks every day on all major institutions now.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) task force has conducted “its first offensive cyber effect operation against real-life cyber threats.” News of the operation comes on the heels of a White House summit in August with technology, finance, energy and education leaders to discuss ways to bolster cybersecurity. Taking Action.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. Regular training sessions and simulated phishing exercises can help employees stay vigilant and recognize potential threats.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ? What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? Business Threat Statistics You Should Know. Incident response reports.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Note- According to a report compiled by Emsisoft, the year 2020, America witnessed over 100 ransomware attacks on federal institutions, 500 on healthcare sector, 1680 on educational institutes and over 3679 businesses across the entire United States.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are many organisations who are doing great work globally to help combat the growing cyber threat, but they largely remain isolated. Greater collaboration with associations and entities in cyber security is the key to being stronger together as an industry when it comes to combatting cybercrime, but how can this be achieved?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. 56% of lower education respondents were hit by ransomware in 2022. 64% of higher education.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2024

Educating employees in security awareness is integral to protecting your organization from internal and external cyber threats, and leaders are beginning to recognize the gravity and importance of this fact. When it comes to your cybersecurity strategy, humans will always be your weakest link—and your greatest asset.

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SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

The DBIR found miscellanious errors a leading pattern in attacks in arts and entertainment, education and public administration sector breaches and the top form of breach in the health care and financial services sector. ” The post SMBs increasingly face same cyber threats as large enterprises appeared first on SC Media.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Educate Yourself and Your Employees Stay informed about the latest threats and cybersecurity best practices. Educate yourself and your employees about phishing techniques, social engineering, and the importance of maintaining strong security measures. Share it with your friends.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Permalink The post BSidesSF 2023 – Dr. Xena Olsen – Keynote: The Expanding Universe of Cyber Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to BSidesSF for publishing their presenter’s superlative BSidesSF 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. Experience, on top of the right tools, are necessary to withstand the onslaught of cyber threats currently bombarding the finance sector. To put it plainly, if you hand a tennis novice Serena Williams’ racket, their chances of winning the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 2, 2024

From new laws to the K-12 “SIX Essentials Series,” the NIST framework and assessments from the Department of Homeland Security, schools have state backup and abundant resources at their disposal to combat cyber threats. The post In the News | State Governments Can Boost K-12 Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. Education is the best defence.

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Noting 13% year-over-year growth in fraudulent instruction as a cause of loss, report predicts organizations must get smarter about educating employees to spot fraudulent tactics.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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Mitnick Security

OCTOBER 19, 2020

But while teaching employees about cyber threats is crucial in maintaining a healthy security posture, keeping employees' attention during these events can be challenging. We have all attended our fair share of impersonal or unexciting corporate events.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2022

leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Related: Deploying employees as threat sensors. Arguably, one of the most critical changes needed will be to adapt hiring practices to help candidates without a traditional college education enter into these critical roles. He is the author of The Shellcoder’s Handbook.

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Educational institutions have become prime targets, but there are things they can do to stay safer.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. The global higher education system has expanded over the last 15 years in traditional and new markets.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has recently signed a technology partnership to exchange threat intelligence data based on domains and potentially on the IP address to protect users by blocking threats to end users.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

The author claims the program, dubbed Povlsomware, is designed to be an educational tool for testing anti-virus protections; however, it’s possible that cybercriminals could adopt and modify the code in order to launch their own attacks, warns Trend Micro, which detailed the ransomware in a new company blog post this week.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They are used for e-commerce, education, entertainment, and information. However, with the rise of the internet, the number of cyber threats has also increased. Read this web security guide to learn how to keep your website safe. As the world becomes more digital, websites have become an essential part of our lives.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2020

In this Spotlight edition of the podcast, sponsored* by RSA Security, we go deep on public sector cyber risk with two interviews from the most recent RSA Conference: Kelvin Coleman, the Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Sean McHenry, the CISO of the Utah State Board of Education. Industry 4.0

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 21, 2021

Cybersecurity books have emerged as bestsellers over the years for presenting real-life threats in cybersecurity in an entertaining yet educating style. A good cybersecurity book should not only entertain and inform you about cyber threats out there but should also guide you.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 23, 2021

Interviewer: With an expansive resume and your significant role educating a global audience on cybersecurity, what accomplishment are you most proud of?

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