Network Breaches

Read: For Hackers, Universities are Prime Targets

For Hackers, Universities are Prime Targets

The list of reasons why someone might want to hack a university is longer than you may think.

Penn. State Takes Steps to Improve Cybersecurity

The announcement comes as the university invests in a stronger data protection network.

Read: School District’s Computer Network Held for Ransom by Hacker

School District’s Computer Network Held for Ransom by Hacker

A school district in New Jersey is dealing with malware that was put into their computer network by hackers demanding 500 bitcoins.

20 Tips to Improve Your Campus’ Cybersecurity Smarts

Here are tips campus administrators can use to protect against cyber attacks.

University Under Fire For ‘Victim Blaming’ Security Campaign

Numerous students spoke out against a campaign at Strathclyde University that promoted password security by using a recent hacking scandal in which nude photos of celebrities were posted online.

Read: California Adopts Strict Protections of Student Data

California Adopts Strict Protections of Student Data

Governor Jerry Brown approved two new laws that prohibit student data from being collected and sold for profit.

Read: 2 NYC Hospitals Pay Record HIPAA Settlement

2 NYC Hospitals Pay Record HIPAA Settlement

New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center have agreed to pay $4.8 million for possible HIPAA violations.

Target Breach Highlights Need for Vendor Credential Management on Campus

An investigation into Target’s massive data breach last year indicates that hackers were able to access the company’s system via stolen vendor credentials.

90,000 UW Medicine Patient Files Compromised

Idaho State Settles HIPAA Case for $400K

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