These ransomware hackers gave up when they hit multi-factor authentication
“A ransomware attack was prevented just because the intended victim was using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the attackers decided it wasn’t worth the effort to attempt to bypass it.”
TikTok Engaging in Excessive Data Collection
“TikTok has been engaging in excessive data collection and connecting to mainland China-based infrastructure, Internet 2.0 has claimed in a new white paper.”
Belgium says Chinese hackers attacked its Ministry of Defense
“Belgium assesses these malicious cyber activities to have been undertaken by Chinese Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).”
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, …”