Cybersecurity

Read: Ransomware Gang Holds Michigan State University Files Hostage

Ransomware Gang Holds Michigan State University Files Hostage

The NetWalker ransomware gang says they will leak stolen server files if MSU officials do not pay an undisclosed ransom in seven days.

Read: Microsoft: Beware of ‘Massive’ Excel, COVID-19 Phishing Scam

Microsoft: Beware of ‘Massive’ Excel, COVID-19 Phishing Scam

Microsoft is warning users that hackers are engaging in a massive phishing campaign using malicious Excel files and fake COVID-19 news that can give them access to computers.

Read: Racist ‘Zoombombs’ Disrupt University’s Virtual Graduation

Racist ‘Zoombombs’ Disrupt University’s Virtual Graduation

Oklahoma City University’s virtual commencement ceremony replaced the in-person event, which was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Read: NYC Department of Education Reverses Zoom Ban

NYC Department of Education Reverses Zoom Ban

Zoom worked with the department of education to address the safety issues associated with the platform.

Read: NSA Releases Security Criteria for Meeting Platforms

NSA Releases Security Criteria for Meeting Platforms

The U.S. National Security Agency has published a security assessment of 13 popular communication and collaboration platforms.

Read: Wyoming School District Expands Security Camera Coverage

Wyoming School District Expands Security Camera Coverage

The Washakie School District No. 1 needed video surveillance coverage of all of its campuses.

Read: Survey: Nearly 1 in 2 Organizations Not Prepared for Increasing Coronavirus Cyber Attacks

Survey: Nearly 1 in 2 Organizations Not Prepared for Increasing Coronavirus Cyber Attacks

Only half of cybersecurity professionals say they’re prepared for the rise in hacking incidents during the COVID-19 crisis.

Read: Hackers Trying to Steal COVID-19 Research from U.S., U.K. Institutions

Hackers Trying to Steal COVID-19 Research from U.S., U.K. Institutions

So far, none of the hacking attempts have been successful.

Read: Illinois Valley CC Servers Shut Down by Ransomware Attack

Illinois Valley CC Servers Shut Down by Ransomware Attack

IVCC president said the servers professors are using for distance learning during the coronavirus crisis were not affected.

Read: Protecting University Students and Faculty from Phishing Scams

Protecting University Students and Faculty from Phishing Scams

Phishing attacks are causing significant financial losses. Here are some prevention tips for institutions of higher education

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