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  • "Hackers Using Rogue Versions of KeePass and SolarWinds Software to Distribute RomCom RAT"
    RomCom Remote Access Trojan (RAT) operators are expanding their campaigns by using rogue versions of software such as SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. The operation's targets include victims in Ukraine…
  • "Murray State Partners With PISCES to Support Cybersecurity"
    The Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System (PISCES) Project has partnered with Murray State University's Cyber Education and Research Center to provide security monitoring to local government entities, making Murray State the first…
  • "Securing Africa's Cyberspace"
    According to a 2020 Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) report, 38 percent of African citizens are online. As Africa has a population of 1.4 billion people, it is clear that the continent is on the verge of a digital transformation…
  • "Fortinet Patches 6 High-Severity Vulnerabilities"
    Fortinet recently informed customers about 16 vulnerabilities discovered in the company's products, including six flaws that have been assigned a "high" severity rating.  One of the high-severity issues affects FortiTester, and it allows an…
  • "Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry: Why Working Together Across the Value Chain Is Vital for Resilience"
    The energy and utility industries have been subjected to more organized cyberattacks, the consequences of which have been widely publicized. Supply chain attacks are becoming more visible in terms of number and impact. The SolarWinds attack alone…
  • "Netskope Report: Phishing Still Alluring Bait"
    Phishing is still a popular method for obtaining usernames, passwords, multifactor authentication (MFA) codes, and other sensitive information. Although users are becoming more adept at detecting phishing attempts in email and text messages, they are…
  • "Unofficial Fix Emerges for Windows Bug Abused to Infect Home PCs With Ransomware"
    Acros Security has issued another unofficial patch to address a bug in Windows that Microsoft has not fixed yet, with this vulnerability being actively used to spread ransomware. The cybersecurity firm's small binary patch addresses a vulnerability in…
  • "Alternative Authentication Methods Take Hold in Response to Digital Dangers"
    Businesses are increasingly trying to move away from using passwords to secure accounts as global issues spill over into the digital realm and hybrid working takes hold. According to the latest Trusted Access Report from the Cisco company Duo, the…
  • "US Charges 8 People Over Cybercrime, Tax Fraud Scheme"
    The United States Department of Justice recently announced charges against eight individuals for their participation in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy that involved hacking and tax fraud.  The defendants, Andi Jacques, Monika Shauntel Jenkins,…
  • "U of I Students Earn $37,000 to Bring Innovative Cybersecurity, Homebuilding Products to Market"
    University of Idaho (U of I) students won a total of $37,000 in Idaho's largest entrepreneurial competition, Boise Entrepreneur Week, because of their innovative solutions in cybersecurity and construction safety. Students from the U of I took first…
  • "Russia Linked to Nearly 75% of Late 2021 Ransomware Attacks, Per Analysis"
    According to a new analysis from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Russian actors accounted for around three-quarters of all recorded ransomware incidents in the latter part of 2021, contributing to the…
  • "Collegiate Students Fired up to Protect Virtual Solar Facility From Cyberattack"
    The Argonne National Laboratory will lead the 2022 CyberForce Competition, which will encourage college and university students in the US to consider cybersecurity careers that will protect the nation's energy systems. In the US Department of Energy (DOE…