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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

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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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon remained undetected for years in US infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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FBI and CISA warn of attacks by Rhysida ransomware gang

Security Affairs

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. 1 ] secretsdump A script used to extract credentials and other confidential information from a system. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

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KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman talks IPO, and ‘strengthening that human firewall’

SC Magazine

KnowBe4 is primarily known for its cybersecurity trainings and education. The security awareness platform is what we started with. We did two years ago add a product called PhishER, which is a [Security Automation and Orchestration] offering and which is ultimately nothing more than tools and process combined.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon linked to KV-Botnet

Security Affairs

The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies linked a small office/home office (SOHO) router botnet, tracked as KV-Botnet to the operations of China-linked threat actor Volt Typhoon. ” reads the report published by Lumen Technologies. ” concludes the report.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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Salary given to cybersecurity specialists in UK

CyberSecurity Insiders

Security administrator- Already this position is facing a lot of talent scarcity as the job designation needs the person to install, administer and troubleshoot any security software like anti-virus solutions, patch management systems and firewalls- resolving tickets from time to time.