Modern ransomware attacks are as much about stealing data and threatening to leak it as they are about encrypting data. Which…
Tag: Education
Education hammered by exploits and backdoors in 2021 and 2022
In May of 2021, education underwent a siege of exploit attempts using the vulnerability CVE-2021-21551, which exploits a Dell system driver…
FBI warns of education sector credentials on dark web forums
The FBI is warning academics to be on their guard, as an embattled education sector continues to experience attacks and breaches,…
8 security tips for small businesses
Small businesses and startups are known to face some extra challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Because they don’t have the…
Careers in cybersecurity: Malwarebytes talks to teachers and students
Every year, I take part in talks for universities and schools. The theme is often breaking into infosec. I give advice…
50 percent of schools did not prepare for secure distance learning, Labs report reveals
Education in the United States faced a crisis this year. The looming threat of the coronavirus—which spreads easily in highly-populated, enclosed…
Baltimore gets hit by ransomware again, the schools this time
All Baltimore County Public Schools closed Wednesday after the school system was hit with a ransomware attack, according to officials. Baltimore…
Compromising vital infrastructure: problems in education security continue
The educational system and many of its elements are targets for cybercriminals on a regular basis. While education is a fundamental…
A week in security (March 18 – 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we touched on the susceptibility of hospitals against phishing attacks, password reuse, the risk of interactive…
What K–12 schools need to shore up cybersecurity
Crumbling infrastructure. Gaps in curriculum. Antiquated devices. Difficult COPPA laws. Lack of funding. Those are just a few of the obstacles…