The malware asks users to update their phone’s Adobe Flash player, which installs the virus instead
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Alarming Report Details why Cybersecurity in Schools is so important
In a recent report from NBC News, horrifying details of how a ransomware attack was responsible for leaking student’s most sensitive information on the internet were released
FBI Warns of Ransomware Gang who has been Attacking U.S. Companies since 2020
The warning issued is for the ransomware gang OnePercent Group
Microsoft Warns of Widespread Phishing Attacks
The attacks are being carried out through redirect links
Alleged Hacker in T-Mobile Data Breach Exposes How, and Why he did it
The attack, which affected nearly 50 million people, occurred Mid-August.
Default Settings in Microsoft Power Apps to Blame for Online Data Leak
38 million people were affected by the permission settings vulnerability
New Trojan “FlyTrap” Infects Android Phones through Social Media
The new malware has affected over 10,000 android users in 144 countries.
5 Tips to Help Protect Against Ransomware
In the cybersecurity realm, Ransomware rules. Here are 5 tips to help protect against it.
Fake Windows 11 Installers are Distributing Malware
The malware is contained in a file that is part of a series of installers that appear legitimate
New York Boarding School hit with Ransomware Attack
Personal financial information and social security numbers were stolen in the attack.
Kaseya’s IT Software Platform used in REvil Ransomware Attack demanding $70 Million
The attack has reached over 1,000 organizations
What is a “Whaling Attack” and how can Schools Protect Themselves from one?
Whaling attacks are becoming more common in K-12 environments and they’re very hard to detect. So what is the best way to stay protected?
How your Organization can better prepare for an Increased Number of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are up 150% over the previous year.
Russian Hackers using US Agency to Plan Wide-scale Cyberattack
The same Russian intelligence agency behind the SolarWinds attack is suspected in this most recent attack.
DarkSide Received $90 Million in Bitcoin Payments across Attacks Spanning Nine Months
The group was also responsible for the Colonial Pipeline attack that occurred in early June.
New Report Shows ‘Record-Breaking’ Number of Cyberattacks against Schools in 2020
From phishing to ransomware, the number of cyberattacks against schools grew to record numbers in 2020.
Microsoft Customers Fall Victim to Cyber Attack Linked to China
The attacks are being linked to an vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange
Global Malware Threat Emotet Dismantled by European Authorities
The email-based Windows malware was taken down due to a joint effort that included authorities in as many as 8 different counties
UPDATE: SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack to Blame for FireEye Breach
The attack deployed a malware-laced update for SolarWinds’ Orion software that infected the networks of U.S. government agencies and corporations
One of America’s Top Security Firms, FireEye, has been Hacked
The cybersecurity firm states that they were attacked by a nation with “top-tier offensive capabilities” by using “novel techniques”.