The CyberWire, September 8, 2021
- University of New Mexico Health breach update.
- Utility customers' data in West Virginia city affected by ransomware.
- REvil rising?
- Update on the Howard University ransomware incident.
CBS 5 Pheonix, September 7, 2021
From computers to phones and tablets, kids are surrounded by technology both in the classroom and at home. Cybersecurity experts say it’s never too early to talk to your kids about cybersecurity.
The Washington Post, September 7, 2021
Online and hybrid courses will remain suspended Wednesday at Howard University following what officials have described as a ransomware cyberattack.
VentureBeat, September 7, 2021
There is no denying that the cybersecurity threat landscape is as frenzied and hectic as it has ever been. Dedicated security professionals everywhere work round the clock to stay one step ahead of the bad actors. We work with our organizations and employees to assess and prioritize risk, and spur them to prioritize security and take action. We’re doing a lot of things right, but are there areas where we can improve?
Bloomberg, September 3, 2021
Companies’ cybersecurity teams have come to recognize a routine: attacks timed to holidays, over the weekend, and at other points when hackers think targets are more vulnerable and more willing to pay a ransom.
The Cyberwire, September 3, 2021
WhatsApp patches bug.
Twitter updates its features to promote "social privacy."
Labor Day threats to data privacy.
Healthcare IT News, September 3, 2021
Although the agencies don't have any specific threat reporting about Labor Day weekend, they have observed an increase in ransomware attacks on holidays in the recent past.
Channel Futures, August 24, 2021
Attackers are actively scanning for vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers and abusing the latest line of Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities that the software giant patched earlier this year.
TDWI, August 23, 2021
As high-profile cyberattacks threaten data security, here’s what you need to do to guard against them.
InfoSec, August 20, 2021
The World Bank has launched a cybersecurity fund for low- and middle-income nations to support public sector efforts to conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments, offer technical assistance and support training and staff development.
