ForensicsColleges.com, September 22, 2021
“If we are able to grow a diverse cybersecurity talent pipeline, and also empower everyday people with the knowledge they need to better identify, respond, and report cyberthreats, the future of the cybersecurity industry has the potential to be very, very bright.” - Lisa Plaggemier, Interim Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance
CBS News, September 15, 2021
Cybersecurity analysts are urging Apple users to immediately update the software of their phones, computers and watches after the company issued an emergency security patch on Monday to prevent hackers from gaining access to the devices without the users knowing.
The Cyberwire, September 14, 2021
- ForcedEntry penetrates Apple’s BlastDoor.
- Ransomware at Olympus?
- Fitness tracker data compromised.
The Learning Counsel, September 13, 2021
All across the country, students are heading back to school, in one form or another. The pandemic obviously changed the education experience across the board. However, one of the most top-of-mind aspects from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is what it means for education and cybersecurity.
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.
