US Government Picks Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithms
“The American government agency that’s also a global trendsetter for cryptographic standards today selected four algorithms designed to withstand a decryption attack mounted by a quantum computer.”
Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware
“The recipients of these emails are warned about a copyright violation, allegedly having used media files without the creator’s license. These emails demand that the recipient remove the infringing content from their websites, or they will face legal action.”
Vlaams Parlement – Over de uitvoering van het Vlaams Beleidsplan Cybersecurit
“Uit de barometer valt te leren dat naast een gebrek aan bewustzijn over cyberveiligheid, een gebrek aan kennis en expertise het meest opmerkelijk is.” … ” Een goede cybersecuritymaturiteit omvat naast een technologische component ook altijd een governancecomponent. ”
EdTech – Why Multifactor Authentication Should No Longer Be Optional in K–12
“Still, MFA can make a very real difference. When President Joe Biden met with key executives from technology companies last year, they noted that multifactor authentication can help prevent 80 to 90 percent of cyberattacks.”
Take your Cybersecurity precautions!
The current crisis in Ukraine and its cyber component reminds us all – students and staff – that we must take cybersecurity seriously. There is no excuse for not following some basic safety rules.
CNBC – Fines for breaches of EU privacy law spike sevenfold to $1.2 billion
“EU data protection authorities have handed out a total of $1.2 billion in fines over breaches of the bloc’s GDPR law since Jan. 28, 2021, according to law firm DLA Piper.”
Highereddive – Cyberattacks keep targetting colleges.
“Cyberattacks on colleges and universities have been increasing over the years, but the pandemic ushered in a new era of urgency. The attacks pose not just financial risks but also operational risk, …. During the first quarter of 2021, the education sector accounted for nearly 10% of globally reported cyberattacks, …”
Informationsecuritybuzz – The Anatomy Of A Credential Stuffing Attack
“The OWASP describes credential stuffing as “the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs (“credentials”) in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts.” In other words, automating lists of stolen logins to “brute force” an entry, and doing nefarious things once access is obtained.”
Reuters – A look at the intimate details Amazon knows about us
“Amazon collects data on consumers through its Alexa voice assistant, its e-commerce marketplace, Kindle e-readers, Audible audiobooks, its video and music platforms, home-security cameras and fitness trackers. Alexa-enabled devices make recordings inside people’s homes, and Ring security cameras capture every visitor.”
Wizer – How Multi-Factor Authentication can save you
“If you haven’t enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) and your account gets hacked, then you can bet cybercriminals will enable it for you! This will prevent you from trying to reset your password to recover your account“