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Online Ed is the New Corporate Threat Vector

Security Boulevard

In the last 30 days, education was the most targeted sector, receiving more than 60% of all malware encounters, or more than 5 million incidents, according to Microsoft Security Intelligence. The Government Accounting Office wants to know what the U.S. Department of.

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New’ DearCry’ Ransomware Targets Unpatched Exchange Clients as Microsoft Takes Down ‘ProxyLogon’ PoC

Hot for Security

Microsoft’s Security Intelligence account also tweeted , “We have detected and are now blocking a new family of ransomware being used after an initial compromise of unpatched on-premises Exchange Servers.”. “Microsoft observed a new family of human operated ransomware attack customers – detected as Ransom:Win32/DoejoCrypt.A.

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How to Stop Phishing Attacks in Their Tracks

SiteLock

Microsoft’s “ Security Intelligence Report, Volume 24 ” shows a 250% increase in the number of phishing emails and attacks since 2018. The good news is that you can educate your staff on how to prevent these types of attacks. Employees inevitably rely on a few identical or similar passwords for multiple accounts.

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Microsoft disrupts SEABORGIUM ’s ongoing phishing operations

Security Affairs

More details + TTPs in this MSTIC blog: [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) August 15, 2022. The SEABORGIUM group primarily focuses operations on defense and intelligence consulting companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), think tanks, and higher education.

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This Is How Cybercriminals Are Targeting School Teachers

SecureWorld News

In this type of attack, cybercriminals sometimes have gained access to someone's business email account at a school or in a district. Once inside the account, the hacker will send emails to other teachers asking for help because of a heart wrenching situation. February 2, 2021. ru, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, and iCloud.

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UK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groups

Security Affairs

The SEABORGIUM group primarily focuses operations on defense and intelligence consulting companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), think tanks, and higher education. The group also targets former intelligence officials, experts in Russian affairs, and Russian citizens abroad.

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5 Stages of the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle

eSecurity Planet

This could include vulnerability scanners , configuration assessment tools, or security intelligence platforms. This involves gathering as much information about each asset as possible, including IP addresses, service account credentials, patch status, and more.