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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It’s clear that when technology develops, people find creative ways to cause mass disruption, increasing the need for antivirus protection and firewalls.

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School Cyberattack Aftermath: What Happens to Kids' Data?

SecureWorld News

I figured they [the school district] had firewalls and things of that nature. Other cyber scams where children's data can be vulnerable. Other children had been successfully signed up for an electric company account. One parent told ABC13 he received these kinds of messages and more. “I

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Cyber Security Roundup for June 2021

Security Boulevard

Eight UK men were arrested in an investigation into scam text messages. These scam text messages are known as " smishing " within the security industry, where text messages entice victims with a web link to either malware or malicious website, in a bid to steal personal data or bank details or to have the victim make a bogus payment.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

“The use of deepfake techniques in fraudulent activities… will elevate the sophistication of phishing fraud, making it increasingly challenging for users to distinguish between legitimate services and scams.” continues Ricardo Villadiego, founder & CEO of Lumu. “By