Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions). Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

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.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. For example, the timestamp for Mr. Carter’s inbox reads August 2009, but clicking that inbox revealed messages as recent as Feb. Internet Corp.

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IT Governance

JULY 18, 2019

Let’s take a look at how it works, along with an example to help you spot the clues of an attack. An example of a spear phishing email. Here’s an example of a real spear phishing email. All the above are typical examples of emotional manipulation. What is spear phishing? 2018 Act now!”. This is classic spear phishing.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 31, 2018

Another week, another example of an email using the Cc (carbon copy) field instead of the Bcc (blind carbon copy) field. To combat and prevent these mistakes and other careless actions, consider educating your employees on the risks and potential consequences of misusing the Cc and Bcc fields. What can you do? .

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Let's get started with one I raised multiple times whilst sitting in front of Congress - education. For example: I've written before about vBulletin being plagued by SQL injection flaws over the years. Education is the Best ROI on Security Spend. Education Smashes Bugs While They're Cheap. The difference is education.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Even deepfake examples designed to educate the public — like a doctored video of Nixon’s resignation speech — fool observers without meaning to. A single example resulting from “deep voice” fakery resulted in a loss of $35 million in fraudulent bank transfers. The FBI’s warning. Best defense: awareness.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released joint guidance on the application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule to student records.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Tesla, for example, suffered two cybersecurity events after layoffs back in 2018. For example, one priority is identifying personally identifiable information of your customers. Another example is any kind of proprietary algorithm or system. But it’s a real and growing risk to be aware of. Data loss isn’t necessarily spiteful.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2022

One example is a training program led by a veteran who once trained military members to prepare for combat. Arguably, one of the most critical changes needed will be to adapt hiring practices to help candidates without a traditional college education enter into these critical roles. He is the author of The Shellcoder’s Handbook.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Examples of AI chatbot platforms include: •Dialogflow: Developed by Google, Dialogflow is renowned for its comprehension capabilities. Educating users for safe interaction : Provide clear instructions on how users can identify and report suspicious activities, fostering a collaborative approach to security.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 13, 2024

Many are turning to AI upskilling , the act of preparing the workforce with skills and education to empower them to use AI to do their jobs. Every organization is responsible for providing its workforce with the requisite skill sets and education to use AI in their daily jobs. Employees need to change to meet those needs.

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CGI

MARCH 20, 2019

When STEM education is inclusive, everyone benefits. 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…. Wed, 03/20/2019 - 15:33. This video provides a glimpse into what makes this STEM camp so special.

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CILIP

APRIL 15, 2024

For every rally cry to embrace AI in education, there are concerns for student literacy and the demise of academic skills." He has worked on trends in the library tech market for several years and his focus on this occasion was on the higher education sector. How do we get that balance right?

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

“Spear phishing,” represents another example of DeepSea methodology, whereby malicious actors “scrape” personal information (primarily from social media) about their targets to make each phishing attempt more personalized and seem more legitimate. Current solutions.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 5, 2015

The guidance, Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services: Model Terms of Service, states that the TOS offered by providers of online educational services and mobile applications are often “Click Wrap” agreements requiring schools and districts to accept the TOS without an opportunity for negotiation.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 6, 2024

The full report, 2024 Global Mainframe Skills Report: Insights from Industry and Educational Experts will be released on 6 May 2024. Today, addressing mainframe skills extends beyond education and training. IBM also introduced new strategies and technologies to address the number of specialized skills required: Simplification.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The paper explores how organizations are approaching privacy-enhancing technologies (“PETs”) and how PETs can advance data protection principles, and provides examples of how specific types of PETs work. It also explores potential challenges to the use of PETs and possible solutions to those challenges.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

FINRA’s warning highlights similar themes to the mock ICO website the SEC recently launched as part of an investor education initiative. Federal, state and self-regulatory agencies are focused on investor education and enforcement of securities laws related to token offerings, secondary trading platforms and mining operations.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

How to Avoid/Overcome: Overcome this issue by addressing objections directly with good communication and contextual education. Case studies and examples of peers in other organizations can be powerful techniques. Vendor-neutral research, or case studies, can be valuable tools when communicating with internal decision-makers.

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CILIP

OCTOBER 15, 2019

School Librarians deliver their report card to Education Minister Nick Gibb. The findings highlight the urgency of securing national School Library Strategies and investment in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, drawing on the example of Scotland.? Could do better ? Waterstones Children?s www.sla.org.uk. About Richard Gerver.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

For example, many Stark address ranges were most recently assigned to a Russian government entity whose full name is the “ Federal State Autonomous Educational Establishment of Additional Professional Education Center of Realization of State Educational Policy and Informational Technologies.”

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The statement provides detail into several new initiatives and sets goals for America’s future in cybersecurity: The following are some example of the Administration’s current or planned actions in cybersecurity: .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse disclosed a data breach that impacted approximately 900 US schools. According to the data breach notification letter, the data that was affected by this issue varies by individual.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

The Russian government, military, and intelligence service may wish to achieve some operational effect, for example, disrupting the power grid or interfering with telecommunications infrastructure, which may be part of a larger war plan. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 18, 2021

Instead of keeping th ings operable in the midst of a global pandemic, the U K officials ended up exposing the deep systemic bias of the UK ’s education systems , in a glaring way. . This is the testing that dictate s college education options for some 300,000 students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. .

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

These include, for example, to ensure the ICO and EDPS are able to deliver the regulatory cooperation necessary to underpin the data-based society and protect the fundamental rights of individuals in the UK and the EU, and to cooperate with respect to the enforcement of their respective data protection and privacy laws.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Lieberman At this stage, companies should (at a minimum) educate their employees about the prevalence of these attacks, and the key things to look out for as the most basic form of protection against them. As a few examples: •Secure email gateways pick up the first URL a QR code sends them to, but not the malicious redirect.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 11, 2023

Today, I want to share some examples that highlight IBM’s 2022 progress in the area of social impact. Educational pathways are critical to opening windows of opportunities for all people, regardless of age or education level. Businesses should make equity in the workplace a priority.

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Docuware

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When computer software can use data to make an educated decision, the result is increased business productivity. For example, improving customer relationships rather than spending time on data entry.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

It highlights the essential role of teachers, trainers, and other educators in providing skills for youth to transition to the labor market and actively engage in their communities and societies. World Youth Skills Day 2023 theme is Skilling Teachers, Trainers, and Youth for a Transformative Future. Cyberattacks impact people in various ways.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Glenn County Office of Education in California suffered an attack limiting access to its own network. Amos These are just a handful of examples of ransomware attacks in the last year. Paying ransom to hackers only encourages them to attack other business owners, governments, and educational institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

For example, Mitnik received eight months in solitary confinement because a federal judge was convinced that Mitnick could hack into U.S. Mitnik claimed that the government was less worried about the accuracy of the charges and more worried about making an example of Mitnik to discourage other hackers.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Examples include AI systems that are intended to directly interact with individuals and act like a human, or AI systems designed to generate content (e.g., Education and Vocational Training. AI systems that present unacceptable risks to the fundamental rights of individuals would be prohibited under the AI Act. Transparency Risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. For example, kids may understand that a thief can break into a house through a window to steal something. Lead by example.

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Collibra

JANUARY 9, 2024

Take, for example, a federal health agency tracking the spread of a contagious disease. Decentralization: Consider a state-wide educational program aimed at improving literacy rates. Different agencies, including education, community development, and public libraries, collaborate to create a comprehensive approach to tackle illiteracy.

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