Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

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. The City experts believe that the group specifically targeted a prioritized list of servers using legitimate Microsoft system administrative tools.

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IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

At first glance, February appears to be a big improvement cyber security-wise compared to the start of the year. Puerto Rico government loses $2.6 Wake County, NC, learns that third party breached government employee info (1,900). Columbus County Schools gives update after systems wiped by cyber attack (5,673).

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Data Matters

MAY 17, 2018

SB 315 faced opposition from both private companies and information security researchers. Security researchers also voiced concerns. Organizations have employed bug bounty programs in an effort to encourage researchers to report security flaws in their systems. The incident and Uber’s response prompted the U.S.

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IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

On 19 March 2019, Norsk Hydro’s systems were infected with the LockerGoga ransomware. TrendMicro’s analysis into the ransomware found that it was the same system administration tool abused by the likes of SOREBRECT and Bad Rabbit. Cyber security experts and governments urge victims to never pay the ransom.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

New school security awareness training can help any organization sustain that line of defense and create a strong security culture. Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more.

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