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Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

Security Affairs

CERT-UA observed the campaign in April 2023, the malicious e-mails with the subject “Windows Update” were crafted to appear as sent by system administrators of departments of multiple government bodies. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

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City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. To prevent the threat from spreading within the network, the City shut down the impacted IT systems. ” reads the report.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets. “The certification debate rages on,” said AsTech CTO Jason Kent. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in February 2020 – 623 million records breached

IT Governance

Preschool services provider Educational Enrichment Systems discloses cyber attack (unknown). The US Defence Information Systems Administration discloses 2019 cyber attack (unknown). ISS World shuts down its computer systems amid malware attack (unknown). Louis Community College caught out by phishing scam (5,100).

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AIIM's Information Management Training - Cost, Options, and FAQs

AIIM

AIIM training has a long history, going back to 2001 when AIIM developed the Fundamentals of ECM System Implementation course. But we didn’t really formalize our educational programs until 2006 when we released the AIIM Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Electronic Records Management (ERM) courses.

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Linux Patch Management: Tools, Issues & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches.

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How To Build A Cybersecurity Career | What Really Matters

Cyber Info Veritas

It means that the skill gap is real because on top of not attracting the millennial talent it needs, cybersecurity is in jeopardy as more and more cybersecurity professionals near retirement age and as fewer millennials get into the field primarily because of lack of awareness, advanced educational requirements, and preconceived notions.