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| (844) 627-8267Cyber Intel Ransomware Targeting Higher Ed Rose 70% in 2023, Malwarebytes Reports By Kristal Kuykendall 02/08/24 New research from Malwarebytes ThreatDown analysts shows that 2023 was the “worst year on record” for education, with a 105% jump in known ransomware attacks targeting the global education sector and a 70% rise in ransomware targeting higher […]
The cyber threat landscape is a battlefield in constant flux, with attackers developing ever more sophisticated tools and tactics. Traditional methods of defense are often playing catch-up, leaving organizations vulnerable. But on the horizon, a powerful ally is emerging: Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is poised to revolutionize cybersecurity, ushering in an era of proactive defense […]
Iranian state-backed hackers, identified as part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, recently disrupted TV streaming services in the United Arab Emirates, according to a recent Guardian report. They broadcasted a deepfake newsreader delivering a fabricated report on the war in Gaza, as reported by Microsoft analysts. This operation, dubbed “For Humanity” by the hackers, involved […]
Hundreds of families who blame social media for the deaths of their children, teens and young adults penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday, demanding he use his influence to pass legislation known as the Kids Online Safety Act to set requirements for Big Tech companies to protect minors from online […]
Last updated:February 8, 2024 12:20 EST | 1 min read Image by Brian Yue, Midjourney A crypto widget plugin for web content management system WordPress was named as a “critical cybersecurity risk” yesterday. A security bulletin released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) noted that a plugin called “The Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price […]
US cybersecurity officials, alongside their counterparts in Australia, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand, have published a warning that the China state-sponsored hacking group “Volt Typhoon” is preparing a wave of attacks against critical infrastructure should relations between Beijing and Washington worsen. US agencies confirmed in a recent alert that Volt Typhoon had compromised the […]
Summary SCADA cybersecurity best practices include: segmenting and encrypting networks; emphasizing cybersecurity in training; and implementing automated detection and response. How to Improve Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems play a crucial role in many industrial facilities. Whether wired or wireless, on-site or remote, these networks provide […]
As you scroll through the news and come across a story on cybercrime or some sort of online security breach, you may have wondered whether your Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) account could be a target. It might seem counterintuitive, but registering your WDC account online can reduce the chance that someone else will be […]
February 8, 2024 20:15 The past year, 2023, proved to be successful for ransomware hackers who earned over $1 billion, setting a new record, as reported by PCMag citing research from Chainalysis, a blockchain monitoring company. Contrarily, the previous year saw a significant decline in the earnings of ransomware hackers, totaling around $567 million, which […]
As governments convene to discuss the UN Cybercrime Treaty, Google is urging caution, warning that the current draft could endanger online security and free expression. While acknowledging the need to combat cybercrime, Google’s Vice President of Privacy, Royal Hansen, expressed concern about the treaty’s potential impact on user privacy and the work of cybersecurity professionals. […]