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Ransomware hits NJ school district
June 10, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe attack forced the cancellation of finals and gave students a lesson in old-school learning.
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Better public-private partnerships could prevent major ransomware attacks, crypto insiders say
| News, CybersecurityCryptocurrency industry execs stressed their commitment to collaborating with law enforcement to track ransomware payments.
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CISOs think they aren’t getting enough cyber investment, survey says
| News, CybersecurityThe survey indicates cyber concerns do not always resonate with C-suite decision makers.
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States try incentive-based cybersecurity
June 08, 2022 | News, CybersecurityOrganizations that conform to recognized cybersecurity frameworks can avoid facing punitive damages in the event of a cyberattack, panelists at RSA said.
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DOE shares playbook for energy emergencies
June 07, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe Energy Emergency Response Playbook for States and Territories is designed to help state officials respond to threats to the energy infrastructure from cyberattacks, man-made damage and weather-related incidents like drought, flooding, storms, extreme heat or earthquakes.
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Watchdog finds cyber risks in TVA control systems
| News, CybersecurityThe Tennessee Valley Authority, a federal utility operating in seven southeastern states, lacked proper IT controls and cybersecurity oversight of systems assisting with flood and river management, according to a recent inspector general report.
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Ransomware attacks may be tough to stop, but here’s how to recover
June 06, 2022 | News, CybersecurityAgencies must deploy forward-thinking, proactive data protection plans that are adaptable to constantly changing operational conditions.
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Brush up on phishing detection to prevent ransomware
| News, CybersecurityWith ransomware commonly entering state and local IT networks through phishing emails, employees must learn to spot social engineering scams, a new report says.
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Cyber competition builds skills, teamwork
| News, CybersecurityParticipating in the International Cyber League helps the IT team at the Illinois State Treasurer’s office test their skills against real-world network threats.
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Defense against file-based malware
May 27, 2022 | News, CybersecurityContent disarm and reconstruction technology essentially shifts the focus from file-based malware detection to prevention by applying a zero-trust framework to data.