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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

Increasing digitization has changed the way educational institutions run today. With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. Critical Cyber Threats to the Education Sector. Installing Malware.

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Ransom-what? Learning from Hacked Hackers

SecureWorld News

Among the information McQuiggan shares, he discusses how and why healthcare, education, government, and retail are the top industries targeted in ransomware attacks. They're getting into the network, they're installing malware, maybe additional malware, as well. It will be available for viewing through August 2023.

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Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

Malware distribution The opportunistic nature of website spoofing allows attackers to distribute malware to users’ devices. The distribution of malware serves various purposes, from causing general system distribution to potentially being employed as a tool for more sophisticated cyberattacks.

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6 Internet Security Tips For 2020

Galido

There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Using Anti Malware Software. Using malware protection software on your system is critical, especially today given the huge range of threats out there on the web.

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Ransomware’s Number 1 Target? Your Kid’s School

SecureWorld News

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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'Crack' Software Leads to Ryuk Ransomware Attack

SecureWorld News

The attack cost the institute a week's worth of vital research data due to the fact that backups were not fully up to date. They also had to rebuild all computers and server files from the ground up so the backups could be restored. When the student couldn't find a suitable free version, they searched for a 'Crack' version instead.