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The education industry is facing a growing threat from malicious cyberattackers, both external and internal. According to the Cyber Attack Trends report by Check Point Research, the education and research industry suffered from 44% more cyberattacks in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Therefore, cybersecurity in the academic industry is of paramount importance now.

ChatGPT and other Large Learning Modules have been in use for less than a year, yet these applications are transforming at an almost exponential rate. The changes taking place present an odd duality for the cybersecurity world. It is both a boon and a danger to security teams. In some cases, enabling teams to do more with less.

In the ever-evolving landscape of malware threats, threat actors are continually creating new techniques to bypass detection. A recent discovery by JPCERT/CC sheds light on a new technique that involves embedding a malicious Word document within a seemingly benign PDF file using a.doc file extension.

Cloud SIEM solutions can help to address these challenges, but successful deployment, management and monitoring of cloud SIEM can present its own challenges. In this blog post, we outline key approaches and tips to help maximise the performance of your cloud SIEM platform.

We’re pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Manufacturing. The report examines the edge ecosystem, surveying manufacturing IT leaders from around the world, and provides benchmarks for assessing your edge computing plans. This is the 12th edition of our vendor-neutral and forward-looking report.

The latest data from IBM shows that the average cost of a data breach has gone up by 2% to a whopping $4.45 million. You would think that in the cybersecurity industry, people would be all about safety and security, right? I mean, it's literally in the name. But here's the kicker: more than half (55%) of cybersecurity professionals have admitted to being risky when it comes to their cybersecurity practices at work.

There’s been a surge of Elon Musk-themed cryptocurrency scams on TikTok, BleepingComputer reports. The scammers inform the victims that they can claim their reward after spending a small amount of bitcoin (about $132) to activate their account. “BleepingComputer tested one of the giveaways to see how it works and found that almost all utilize the same template, which pretends to be a crypto investment platform,” BleepingComputer says.

Two giants in the gaming and hospitality industry, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, recently announced that they were targeted by cybercriminals. But here’s the catch, both ransomware attacks appear to have started with the use of social engineering tactics against IT helpdesk personnel to gain access to systems.

When building a tower, it helps to start with a sturdy foundation. Cyber maturity is the tower, and there are three levels that build it: Fortra occupies a unique space in the industry because of the sheer size of the security portfolio. It’s one thing to advocate for “single-vendor solutions,” but it’s another when that can pigeonhole you into simply a single solution.

In an increasingly digitized world, the threat of cybercrime looms larger than ever. The FBI's relentless pursuit of cybercriminals remains a critical defense against this growing menace. We’re well into 2023, and the FBI's Most Wanted Cybercriminals list takes center stage, highlighting the individuals who pose significant threats to our digital security. Join us in exploring their profiles and understanding our vital role in safeguarding the cyber realm.