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Newcastle University becomes latest ransomware victim as education sector fails to heed warnings

IT Governance

This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised. Ransomware epidemic. Cyber Security as a Service.

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Why has there been increase in cyber risks for the education sector?

IT Governance

The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. The most common threat that the education sector faces are downloaders, adware and Trojan horses. Adware and malware.

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Anatomy of a spear phishing attack – with example scam

IT Governance

Let’s take a look at how it works, along with an example to help you spot the clues of an attack. Proofpoint’s 2019 State of the Phish Report found that 83% of respondents were hit by at least one spear phishing attack in last year. An example of a spear phishing email. Here’s an example of a real spear phishing email.

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Why is ‘Juice Jacking’ Suddenly Back in the News?

Krebs on Security

” The FCC tweet also provided a link to the agency’s awareness page on juice jacking , which was originally published in advance of the Thanksgiving Holiday in 2019 but was updated in 2021 and then again shortly after the FBI’s tweet was picked up by the news media. This scam is referred to as juice jacking.”

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eRecords 2019: Using ECM Tools and Embracing Digitization

The Texas Record

To wrap up our 2019 eRecords blog recaps, we’ll look at two more sessions that discussed how to use software to streamline the management of government records. For example, letters and affidavits can be auto-generated. Using ECM Tools to Streamline Court Order and Subpoena Processing.

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When STEM education is inclusive, everyone benefits

CGI

When STEM education is inclusive, everyone benefits. Wed, 03/20/2019 - 15:33. I can’t think of a better example of this spirit than our partnership with the American School for the Deaf. Partnering to empower through STEM education. adrian.alleyne…. This video provides a glimpse into what makes this STEM camp so special.

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Key takeaways from the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

IT Governance

Verizon’s annual DBIR (Data Breach Investigations Report) is among the most valuable studies in the security industry, so the release of the 2019 edition this week is cause for celebration. That Pinto uses the example of a senior employee is telling.