Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

DOGE personnel are also reported to be feeding Education Department data into artificial intelligence software, and they have also started working at the Department of Energy. Each day of continued unrestricted access makes the eventual recovery more difficult and increases the risk of irreversible damage to these critical systems.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots like ChatGPT are transforming the way educators and students approach education. While AI offers numerous educational benefits , it also presents challenges like cheating and plagiarism. Educators are now tasked with finding ways to ensure students use these tools ethically.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Join Bonnie Stith, former Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence , and and Joseph Steinberg, renowned cybersecurity expert witness and columnist , for a special, free educational webinar, Best Practices for Asset Risk Management in Hospitals. The discussion will cover: * How IT asset risks have evolved.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

In recognition of National Physicians Week 2025, the company is drawing attention to new industry data showing a sharp rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and clinicsincidents that have cost the healthcare sector millions and posed significant risks to patient safety and trust. million per incident?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Duo has a long history of protecting students across universities and higher education institutions. Because Duo has such a large presence in the world of education, we can also spot trends in attack tactics and learn how to better secure your organization. But the importance of secure policies should not be ignored.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Food for thought, eh!

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sectors like healthcare, education, and government are particularly vulnerable, where a single attack can cripple critical operations, expose sensitive information, and, in the most severe cases, put lives at risk. According to ThreatLabz research, global ransomware incidents have seen a significant 17.8%

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy. Tick-in-the-box training.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a new semester begins, we at Cisco Duo want to share some findings and trends pertaining to threat activity we have seen across higher education customers. Duo customers in the educational sector and beyond can take steps to secure their environments. What happened? What can Duo customers do to protect themselves?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors. Current efforts to address quantum threats Recognizing these risks, organizations and governments are developing quantum-resistant cryptographic methods.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cybersecurity Risks As people become more selective in their engagement of technology, the behavioural changes were now experiencing have significant implications for cybersecurity. Deepfake Technology Amplifying Risks: The evolution and democratisation of deepfake technology have blurred the line between reality and fabrication.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. Assisting your IT team In order to not overwhelm IT workforces, education and professional development opportunities will be crucial for a secure financial institution.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But the way its solution is set up introduces an extra link in the chain in the flow of personally identifiable information (PII) from the customer to the company that deployed the chatbot, leaving an additional risk of exposure. If you do get a chance, don’t send sensitive data to a chatbot, but ask for a safe company email address instead.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

” For instance, educational robots that connect to the internet and support video calls. Subject of the study: educational robot The toy is designed to educate and entertain children; it is an interactive device running the Android operating system. In other words, this is a “tablet on wheels.”

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. Security is a financial risk, especially if these vendors have access to your environment or if sensitive information (like PII) is shared." The third-party vendor breached in the attack was not identified.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 16, 2024

The post North Korean cyber attacks: How to educate your team on this new scam trend appeared first on Click Armor. The post North Korean cyber attacks: How to educate your team on this new scam trend appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This is primarily because AR is still relatively new and a rapidly evolving technology, which ultimately means that it is bound to bring about unprecedented opportunities, challenges, and even risks to cybersecurity. Are there any security risks involved? Are there any applications of augmented reality in cybersecurity?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

Medusa Locker is a type of ransomware that operates under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, primarily targeting large enterprises in sectors such as healthcare and education. Nothing showed evidence that a HIPAA-compliant risk analysis had ever been conducted (lists of usernames and passwords in plain text on the compromised server).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2025

Besides spending way too much time on the platform, children run the risk of getting exposed to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and scams. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Stay on the platform. Protect the device.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

The Akira ransomware attack reveals the risks of overlooked IoT devices, evolving cyber threats, and EDR limitations. ” The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

Practice the 3Ms: Minimize your risk of exposure: Don’t take unnecessary risks and invest in cyber defenses and education. Takeaways: While security products are an essential tool for protecting against cyberattacks, nothing is 100% foolproof. We are in the midst of an ongoing ransomware epidemic.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This escalation highlights the urgent need for organizations to prioritize the security of their vendor networks and assess their associated risks meticulously. Many incidents stem from inadequate risk assessments, insufficient third-party due diligence, and a lack of robust cybersecurity measures.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

The malicious emails contained invitations supposedly from the organizers of a scientific and expert forum, “Primakov Readings”, targeting media outlets, educational institutions and government organizations in Russia. Based on the content of the emails, we dubbed the campaign Operation ForumTroll.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

A long-standing security risk According to Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) , the flaw has been present for at least eight years and remains unpatched by Microsoft. Detection and mitigation Despite the lack of an official patch from Microsoft, security professionals can take steps to mitigate the risk. lnk) files.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. It’s a subtle shift in focus, and requires a fundamental change in how we, as ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners view and action resilience—not as a one-time project, but as an ongoing programme that provides strategic advantage.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

is the transition from external security checks to internal risk analysis. Let’s add more detail to what we are proposing with Vendor Risk 2.0. Perform Risk Assessment Analysis. Perform Vendor Risk Assessments on all key vendors that have software running in your organization or that have your data. Risk Visibility.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2024

According to the latest risk assessment published by Resecurity, terrorist groups are increasingly using cyberspace and digital communication channels to plan and execute attacks, as well as to conduct recruitment and establish anonymous communication channels (using apps like Session and their alternatives).

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S. businesses called #ShieldsUp.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Theres also risk-based authentication that dynamically adjusts security requirements based on the perceived risk of a login attempt. High-risk scenarios will trigger additional verification steps, limiting the impact of purloined credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies with Secure and HttpOnly flags to ensure they’re transferred via HTTPS and inaccessible to client-side scripts, reducing the risk of theft via unencrypted connections or XSS attacks. How Do You Prevent It? Thanks for watching!

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. The DOJ emphasized that the sites marketed these tools as "fully undetectable" by antispam software, further fueling large-scale phishing campaigns.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 18, 2025

From tech used to make education more accessible, for example, to the ever talked about artificial intelligence (AI) shaping many sectors, the way tech has integrated with the modern world both seamlessly and speedily is notable. Deepfakes join classic phishing and spear phishing as significant cyber risks for online daters.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week is a global initiative that brings together various stakeholders—government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies—to promote understanding and awareness of cybersecurity issues. These sessions not only educate participants but also foster a sense of community among those invested in cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Mistakes online by one family member can lead to compromises in a household’s network, placing computers, personal data, and perhaps even work-related content at risk. Cybersecurity education for kids is therefore a smart investment. Incorporate security education into corporate volunteer or mentoring programs.

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