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GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

The Last Watchdog

The Glenn County Office of Education in California suffered an attack limiting access to its own network. Paying ransom to hackers only encourages them to attack other business owners, governments, and educational institutions. Lean toward spending money on cleanup and restoration rather than a payoff.

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SEC warns of investment scams related to Hurricane Ida

Security Affairs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is warning investors of potential investment scams related to Hurricane Ida. In the aftermath of a natural disaster like a hurricane, organizations attempt to earn by investing in companies that provide cleanup and repair services.

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Everything You Need to Know About AIIM+

AIIM

Do our training courses offer the most practical and relevant educational experience possible?” Best-in-Class Education, Available Anywhere, Anytime. AIIM+ offers information professionals at all levels of experience a robust collection of original educational content. How to Conduct a Fileshare Cleanup Initiative.

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National Cybersecurity Alliance advocates ‘shared responsibility’ for securing the Internet

The Last Watchdog

NCSA operates the StaySafeOnline website that provides a variety of cybersecurity educational resources and programs. We also have a lot of educational programs that reach far beyond the insular, cybersecurity expert areas. We have a lot of programs geared toward education at a lot of different levels. Schrade r: Absolutely.

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At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Newly Hacked Via Holes in Microsoft’s Email Software

Krebs on Security

” Another government cybersecurity expert who participated in a recent call with multiple stakeholders impacted by this hacking spree worries the cleanup effort required is going to be Herculean. Microsoft’s initial advisory about the Exchange flaws credited Reston, Va. based Volexity for reporting the vulnerabilities. .

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China-linked APT group VANGUARD PANDA uses a new tradecraft in recent attacks

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 APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

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Texas Archives Month and Electronic Records Day

The Texas Record

TSLAC’s state records management assistance has archived over 20 webinars (45 minutes each) including a 30-minute online introductory video and webinars on electronic records management, digital imaging, shared drive cleanup, emergency planning and more. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.