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Perception vs Reality: The Challenges of Communication Introduction In the world of communication, there exists a significant disconnect between what one person intends to convey and what another person actually comprehends. This dissonance has been a perennial challenge for individuals and organizations alike, leading to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and ultimately, unsuccessful outcomes. In a professional setting,…
Attackers Targeting Abandoned and Barely Maintained Websites for Phishing Introduction According to a study by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, attackers are increasingly targeting abandoned and poorly maintained websites to host phishing pages. The study found that phishers often focus on WordPress sites due to the high number of vulnerabilities in the widely used content management system…
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, August 16th, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a cybersecurity career. The fair, which is free for all WiCyS members, will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and offers a range of benefits for participants. From…
The New NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: An Update for All Organizations Introduction First introduced nearly a decade ago, the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework has been a crucial tool in ensuring the security of critical infrastructure interests such as energy, banking, and hospitals. However, with the ever-evolving threat landscape, the framework…
The Growing Threat of API Vulnerabilities and the Need for Improved Security The Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) Vulnerabilities In a joint advisory by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), it was highlighted that web and mobile…
Data Breaches: Colorado Health Agency Says 4 Million Impacted by MOVEit Hack Introduction In a recent data breach, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) has reported that the personal information of approximately 4 million individuals has been compromised. The breach occurred as a result of the MOVEit cyberattack, with unauthorized access…
Russian-African Security Gathering Raises Questions Heads of government from the Russian Federation and African states recently convened in Saint Petersburg to reaffirm their commitment to cooperation against common threats to information technologies and communications networks. This gathering, known as the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, aimed to address issues such as human rights, technology use for risk…
Colorado Government Department Falls Victim to Russian Ransomware Group Attack Cybersecurity Incident Exposes Personal Health Data of 4 Million People A Colorado government department has become the latest victim of a cyberattack carried out by the Russian Cl0p ransomware group. The attack targeted the MOVEit Managed File Transfer platform, which is used by third-party contractor…
Team Approach to Cybersecurity Keeps Scammers from Winning The Importance of Collaboration in Preventing Phishing Attacks A new study conducted by professors from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce highlights the crucial role of collaboration in preventing phishing attacks. Phishing, a type of scam where attackers use deception to obtain sensitive information, is…
Zoom Revises Terms of Service Amid Privacy Concerns Zoom, the popular video conferencing platform, has announced that it will walk back a recent change to its terms of service that allowed the company to use customer content to train its machine learning and artificial intelligence models. The decision came after significant criticism from customers on…