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Education Sector has Seen a 44% Rise in Cyber Attacks Since 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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Hive Ransomware group demands £500000 from School in England

CyberSecurity Insiders

Hive Ransomware group has reportedly locked down a school from digital access and is demanding £500,000 to free up data from encryption. Yes, what is being read is true as Wootton Upper School in Bedfordshire-part of Wootton Academy Trust was victimized by the file encrypting malware spreading gang and are adamant in their demand.

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How One Company Survived a Ransomware Attack Without Paying the Ransom

eSecurity Planet

Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. The ransom demand was $3.6

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Make the best of ISC Ransomware course free till July end this year

CyberSecurity Insiders

In order to encourage Security Professionals in seeking the course, (ISC)² is also offering a 25% discount on other (ISC)² PDI Course packages that include malware analysis and Navigation of Cyber Insurance. A free course is being offered on ransomware to help people take all measures to avoid becoming a victim added Ms.

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Ransomware review: November 2023

Malwarebytes

Major stories for the month included the takedown of several high-profile groups, including alleged Sony Systems attacker RansomedVC, new data shedding light on Cl0p’s education sector bias, and a deep-dive revealing the danger of the group behind September’s infamous casino attacks. Stop malicious encryption.

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Higher Ed Ransomware Attack: University Pays Hackers $450,000

SecureWorld News

The University had servers encrypted but restored the systems and the access from backups. Why pay if you have restored access to your encrypted system, the way the University of Utah was able to do? It had cyber insurance: "The university’s cyber insurance policy paid part of the ransom, and the university covered the remainder.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies? What factors should organizations consider when selecting a cyber insurance policy?