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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

They disturb the virtual classes by exposing unwanted and harmful media during ongoing classes or sessions. Cybercriminals often use mobile IoT devices to get inside the institute’s network. Hence, educational institutions must include mobile security as a part of their cyber security strategies. Zoombombing.

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Fed Tech News Roundup

CTOvision

NASA, Microsoft team up for virtual assistance GCN (Today) - The Sidekick project aims to give astronauts earthbound expert assistance when and where they need it.Although the explosion of the SpaceX rocket in late June grounded the NASA/Microsoft Sidekick project. government agencies look for more efficient ways to.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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FBI Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at Public Charging Stations

SecureWorld News

When hackers trick people into using their fake Wi-Fi networks and power stations, they can compromise devices, install malware/spyware and steal data. Consumers should remember that connections (whether physical, or virtual like in the case of Wi-Fi) exist to create access, and that access works on both directions.

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Tracking the Trackers: For Better or Worse

SecureWorld News

According to a study by the Ponemon Institute, $14,000 is the average value of the personal data contained on a mobile device. So one would assume that our privacy and security remain intact in areas where wireless activity is virtually non-existent. My company began developing tools to track all kinds of cellular signals legally.

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Should Tablets Replace Textbooks in K12 Schools?

Kitaboo

And unlike tablets, there is no possibility of getting spyware, malware, or having personal data stolen from a physical textbook. Discover How An Ebook Conversion, Publishing & Distribution Platform Can Help You Kitaboo is a cloud-based content platform to create-publish & securely distribute interactive mobile-ready ebooks.

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The vibe shift in Silicon Valley

The Verge

But Apple’s move to crush the market for targeted mobile advertising , coupled with unexpected competition , has put Facebook on the defensive. It’s spending billions of dollars in a risky attempt to pivot to augmented and virtual reality, renaming itself to Meta along the way.

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